Foundation Impact at MHS

Teacher grants through the years & more

2024-25 Teacher Grants

MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL 2024-25 TEACHER GRANTS

MHS Teacher Grants

Virtual Enterprise, Andrew Werner - $5,000
Tool Cart for Robotics Team, Celeste Hill - $500
CTE Woodworking, David Kitzmann - $10,950
Thinking Math Classroom, Heather Richins - $2,500
Measuring Velocity with Self Contained Photogates, Joe Cossette - $2,500
Frames for the Art Department, Meg Koenitzer - $1,000, funded by the Minnetonka Alumni Association
New Photon 2 Chips for CIS Course, Nick Bahr - $800
Digital Cameras for Digital Photo 1, 2, Tonka Online Photography & Independent Study/AP Art, Rebecca Marks - $4,800
Ceramics Olympic Kiln, Sarah Young - $13,535
More Hands On Snap Circuit Kits!, Simon Skluzacek - $1,700
Reading Pen for Dyslexia, Stacey Edlavitch - $400, funded by the Minnetonka Alumni Association
Community Builders, Stephanie Nelson - $434
Metal Shop Cordless Drills, Steve Nugent - $1,074
Demonstration Probes for Physics, Tom Tomashek - $237
VANTAGE Inclusion Expansion, Roger Andre - $2,500, given by Refine Wealth Strategies, Foundation Gold Partner

All School Grants

Minnetonka Community Resource Night, Anna Bjork - $1,200, partially funded by the Minnetonka Alumni Association
Core Boards for Universal Use, Melissa Talmo, Kari Underwood & Heidi Hueffmeier - $6,957
Seniors Serve 2025 - Community Outreach Program for Graduating Seniors, Sarah Johnson - $300

2018-19 Teacher Grants

2018-19 Foundation Teacher Grants for MHS

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Guest Speaker Honorarium
Sonia Labs | Awarded $500

Funds honorariums for guest speakers to supplement the study of drama and literature, providing insights into the world of artistic creation.

Histology Update
Amy Sommers | Awarded $510

Updates and increases the collection of prepared microscope slides for Human Anatomy and Physiology, facilitating increased understanding.

Hands On Electricity
Joe Cossette | Awarded $1,100

Hands-on electrical components for custom circuit kits that support content standards in physical science and physics curriculum.

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Intercultural Competence Training
Sarah Strauss | Awarded $1,210

Helps increase cultural competency and implement the Intercultural Development Plan in the Spanish 5 curriculum.

Geiger Counters
Russ Durkee | Awarded $1,942

Provides Geiger Counters to help students learn more effectively about radioactivity in 9th grade Physical Science, Physics, and Chemistry.

Books for Breakfast
Ann Kaste | Awarded $2,000

Purchases high-interest young adult book titles for MHS students in the B4B morning book club, to promote reading for enjoyment.

Growing Through Grief

Donna Dahl | Awarded $759
For all schools

Funds a Stress Reduction Tool Kit for the Minnetonka Grief Counselor to use in peer support groups, individual sessions and while supporting crisis events.

Design for Learning
Nicole Snedden | Awarded $5,000
For all schools

A district wide innovation project that empowers students and staff to transform education through the design of the learning environment.

The Foundation is the fiscal agent for several named funds and college scholarships to benefit Minnetonka students. Donors who establish these funds with the Foundation are making a personal, direct, and lasting impact on MHS.

learn more about our named and scholarship funds.

Named Funds		*Scholarship Funds*
Nick Duff Multicultural Fund Established by Mr. Duff, a Minnetonka social studies teacher (1947-1988) and Foundation trustee.	Minnetonka Research Fund Funds materials and equipment for students pursuing authentic research driven work through Minnetonka Research.	Girl Scouts Service Scholarship Recognizes a senior with exemplary community service experiences through Girl Scouts.
International Studies Fund Alleviates travel expenses for students with financial need enrolled in the International Studies Program (ISP).	Charlie Parnell Memorial Fund Charlie's family established this memorial fund to honor a district staff person who positively impacts the life of a special needs.	*Sundem Family Scholarship* Gary Sundem, a Distinguished Alumni Award winners in 2015, established this college scholarship fund with his sisters Gail Sundem Noller and Gwen Sundem Jansen.
Lovett Summer Writing Scholarship Established by Dr. Lovett, former Assistant Superintendent, to help students pursue individual writing opportunities in the summer.	Youth Citizenship Fund Established by retired superintendent Dr. Draayer, this fund supports opportunities for youth service, citizenship and leadership development.
Minnetonka Alumni Association (MAA) Fine Arts Endowment Fund Funds annual Teacher Grants to benefit the visual, performing and literary arts.