About Our Staff

 

The staff of Minnetonka Community Education support the educational, social and recreational needs of the community by engaging people of all ages and interests in dynamic programming. From Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) and Preschool to Explorers childcare and Youth Programming to Adult Programming and events for the whole family, our staff develop, coordinate and lead a wealth of opportunities for community members of all ages to enjoy.

Meet Our MCE Leadership Team

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Pictured (left to right): Kim Carlson, Executive Director of Minnetonka Community Ed., Molly Bahneman, Coordinator for Minnetonka Preschool, Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) and Junior Explorers & Jenny Bodurka, Director of Minnetonka Community Ed. 

Minnetonka Swim Club
Molly Bahneman

Molly Bahneman
Coordinator for Minnetonka Preschool, Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) and Junior Explorers

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Brittany Bell
Program Manager for Explorers

Jenny Bodurka 2025-26

Jenny Bodurka
Director of Minnetonka Community Education

John Bradley
Aquatics Director
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Kim Carlson
Executive Director of Minnetonka Community Education

Andy Coutts 2025-26

Andy Coutts
Program Manager

Minnetonka Swim Club
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Sarah Davis
Junior Explorers Supervisor

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Alex Fairfield-Johnson
Program Manager

 

Recreation Program Coordinator Aquatics
Nikolas Jacobson School Picture
Program Supervisor
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Carrie Lescarbeau
Program Manager for Explorers

Anna Oasheim 2025-26

Anna Oasheim
Program Manager

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Allyssa Peak
Program Manager

LINDSAY RICHINS 24-25

Lindsay Richins
Program Manager for Project SOAR

Louise Weir 2025-26

Louise Weir
Marketing Specialist

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Cole Wiechmann
Program Manager
Ethan Wolfe 2025-26

Ethan Wolfe
Program Manager

Amber Yang

Amber Yang
Program Manager of Minnetonka Music Academy

 

Meet our MCE Office Assistants and Specialists

Lindsey Anderson
Explorers Program Specialist
Kristina Friedrichs
MCE Office Assistant
Anna Berna
ECSE Office Assistant 
Laurie Harkness
Early Childhood Screening Office Assistant
Michelle Burns
MCE Office Assistant
Dorothea McCabe
Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE Office Assistant
Caterina Cicogna
Explorers Office Assistant
Zach Mink
Office Assistant to the Executive Director of MCE
Kris Fasnacht
Explorers Office Assistant
Lauren Riedel
Youth Programs Office Assistant

Office Hours

The office hours at MCEC are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. if you wish to speak with someone in person.

Contacts

Kim Carlson
Executive Director of Minnetonka Community Education
kimberly.carlson@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-5043

Jenny Bodurka
Director of Minnetonka Community Education
jenny.bodurka@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-6818

Molly Bahneman
Preschool and ECFE Program Coordinator
molly.bahneman@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-6830

Louise Weir
Marketing Specialist
louise.weir@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-6814

Zach Mink
Office Assistant
zachary.mink@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-6842

Michelle Burns
Registration
michelle.burns@minnetonkaschools.org
952-401-6800