GRANTS AT WORK
See how the WEF Grants have helped Wayzata teachers and staff support their school communities and enhance student’s educational experiences.
SINCE 2019, THE WAYZATA EDUCATION FUND HAS GRANTED OVER $300K ACROSS 60+ DIFFERENT GRANT AWARDS - BENEFITTING STUDENTS PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE!
EARLY LEARNING & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRANTS
2019 - 2025 Grant Total: $91,650
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRANTS
2019 - 2025 Grant Total: $57,039
WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL GRANTS
2019 - 2025 Grant Total: $141,754
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
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
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.