Our Grants at Work

For 20 years, the Wayzata Education Fund has been providing grants for innovative curricular ideas in the classroom across the district.

2024 Grant Recipients

For use in the 2024-2025 school year.

Sheryl Butler, Julie Andersen, Makayla Weiss and Beth Struve. Special Services

Susie Newman, AP Environmental Studies Teacher at Wayzata High School

Kate Gaio, Literacy Specialist at Birchview Elementary

Jennifer DeWees, Director of Wayzata Early Learning School

Engineering and Robotics Enhancements; $7280

Ken Pashina, Engineering and Robotics Teacher at Wayzata High School

Kyle Swenson, Manufacturing Teacher at Wayzata High School

Middle School Sensory Room Refresh; $5000

Kalie Gross, Special Education Services

Media Center Refresh

Jennifer Samec, Media Specialist at Wayzata High School

Kristine Miska and Marc DeVoe, Physical Education Teacher at Wayzata East Middle School

2023 Grant Recipients

For use in the 2023-2024 school year.

Sheryl Butler, Occupational Therapist, Special Services

Cassie vanKoeverden, MTSS Coordinator, Teaching and Learning

Kate Mitchell, Literacy Intervention Teacher at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Reed Johnson, Physical Education Teacher at Wayzata Central Middle School

Abbey Stanton, Special Education Teacher at Sunset Hill Elementary School

Ryan Johnson, Physical Education Teacher at Wayzata High School

Karl Zachmann, Technology Education Teacher at Wayzata High School

Molly Jordan, CTE Health Science Teacher at Wayzata High School

2022 Grant Recipients

For use in the 2022-2023 school year.

  • Ropes course repair/maintenance. Katie Frick, WHS. $19,000.

  • Writing Exploration Center. Emily Haugh, Dawn Johnson. WHS. $4000.

  • Google Expedition Software for 3D Experiences. Angela Henry, Michele Hull. Northwoods and Sunset Hill. $2865.

  • Droneblocks Coding Drone Simulator. Robert Olson, Sunset Hill. $495.

  • CNC Plasma Table. Ken Pashina, WHS. $10,000.

  • Paper Planners for all incoming 6th graders. Mary Sholl, West Middle School. $800.

  • Graphing Calculators. Tina Gorgos, Stacy Larson. WHS. $5000.

  • Rapid prototype 3d printer. Kyle Swenson, WHS. $3200.

  • Diverse and inclusive books for all 9 elementary schools’ media centers. Rebecca Whitlock. $6900.