Mission
MAEF supports and enhances Mahtomedi Public Schools to engage, challenge, and inspire all students from birth to graduation (E-12).
About Mahtomedi area educational Foundation (MAEF)
For more than 35 years, the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) has been dedicated to supporting and enriching learning experiences for ALL students at Mahtomedi Public Schools. MAEF invests in innovative classroom tools and techniques, academic excellence, and basic needs to promote student success. The continued commitment of MAEF is made possible by the generous support of families, district teachers and staff, community members, and partnerships with local businesses. As a result, MAEF has invested more than $3 million into Mahtomedi Public Schools and its students.
MAEF has been proud to partner with Mahtomedi Public Schools as a key supporter of many leading-edge district initiatives, including:
Literacy libraries to strengthen literacy instruction and build classroom literacy libraries
Mental wellness programs including the Zephyr Wellness program
Student clubs supporting exceptional learning experiences for students to discover and pursue interests-Cooking Club, Maht-O-Make-It, Rocket Club, MAPS, Youth in Government, and Fiber Arts Club–to name a few.
Device for Every Learner program providing a digital device for every learner and teacher
Wildwood Artist Series Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Program
Fabrication (Fab) Lab at Mahtomedi High School - the first fabrication laboratory in a U.S. high school
Wildwood Elementary natural playground
MAEF Angel Fund to support the basic needs of students and families
Board of Trustees
Jim Hansen - President
Barbara White - Vice President
Mike Dolezal - Treasurer
Joe Henderson - Secretary and Legal Counsel
David Bennett - Senior Adviser
Charlie Anderson
Kate Blomberg
Shawn Bromeland
Jessica Domin
Christopher George
Kate Krampe
Andrea Lampland
Megan Malvey
Meagan Ratnayake
Brian Sweeney
Mara Winke
Suzanne Wisniewski
Ex-Officio Board Members
Barb Duffrin - District 832 Superintendent
Kelly Reagan - School Board Representative
Patrick Miller - American Legion Kramer Berg Post 507 Representative
Honorary Life Trustees
Suzanne Anderson
Phil Bruner
Bryan Gatzlaff
Dale Johnson
Karen Kepple
Steve Wolgamot
MAEF Staff
Suzanne Anderson, Executive Director
Sarah Newman, Administrative Assistant
Jen Palmer, Marketing Manager
Lacey Smieja, Accounting Associate