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