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Ahoy, Minnetonka!
Through the Ahoy, Minnetonka! podcast, Minnetonka Schools engages with our community to share stories from our District. From discussions with teachers, students, alumni and parents, to chats with principals, volunteers, Board Members, and district staff and administrators—the episodes highlight the voices and stories of community members as we work together to pursue student-centered excellence and build schools where all are connected, empowered and inspired.
Episodes
- Ahoy, Minnetonka!
S4 E4: Safety and Well-Being
In this episode, the discussion focuses on a core priority for Minnetonka Schools, which is creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every…
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Ahoy, Minnetonka! S4 E3: Parenting with Purpose
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, hear more about the return of "Parenting with Purpose," a speaker series for parents, reimagined as a partnership between…
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S4 E2: Skipper Spirit!
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, dive into the excitement of Homecoming Week with guests Jeff Erickson, Minnetonka High School Principal, and senior…
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S4 E1: Start of the School Year Conversation with District Leaders
Welcome to season four of Ahoy, Minnetonka! In this season premiere, Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty kicks off the new…
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S3 E16: End-of-Year Wrap-Up with District Leaders
In this school year’s final episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Superintendent…
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S3 E15: What’s Ahead for Summer?
Summer is just around the corner, and Minnetonka Community Education is ready with hundreds of opportunities for students, families and community members. In…
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S3 E14: Conversation with Superintendent Law
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law joins Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a timely conversation about the…
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S3 E13: Employee Recruitment and Retention - Conversation with Executive Director of Human Resources and General Counsel Anjie Flowers and Director of Human Resources Robyn Klinker
Recruiting and retaining outstanding educators and staff is essential to Minnetonka Schools’ long‑term success. In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr…
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S3 E12: Chinese Immersion Program - Conversation with Principals Nicole Snedden and Jennifer Smasal, and Department Chair and Teacher Yi Sun
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty speaks with Scenic Heights Principal Nicole Snedden, Excelsior Elementary Principal Jennifer Smasal…
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S3 E11: 40 Years of Teaching!
In this special episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty sits down with two remarkable educators—Clear Springs Kindergarten Teacher Lynn Bleeker and…
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S3 E10: VANTAGE Fashion - Conversation with Students and Instructor
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty sits down with Minnetonka High School students Evelyn Passe and Poppy Moore, along with VANTAGE…
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S3E9: Update on Minnetonka’s Districtwide Literacy Efforts
Conversation with Associate Superintendent Dr. Amy LaDue, Literacy Coordinator Alyssa Rutherford and Grade 3 Deephaven Elementary Teacher and K-5 Language Arts…
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S3 E8: State of the District Update - Conversation with Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications, Dr. JacQueline Getty
In this episode, Superintendent David Law joins Executive Director of Communications and this season’s Ahoy, Minnetonka! host Dr. JacQui Getty for a State of…
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S3 E7: Supporting Well-being and Mental Health
This episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! explores the District’s comprehensive approach to supporting mental health and well-being for students and staff. Executive…
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S3 E6: Mid-School Year Update - Conversation with Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications, Dr. JacQueline Getty
As Winter Break nears, join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a mid-school year update…
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S3 E5: Community & Resource Night
Minnetonka Schools is committed to supporting our students and families in meaningful ways. In this episode, learn more about the history and impact of the…
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S3 E4: Connecting through Volunteering, Celebrating Service
Serving the greater good is a core aspect of the mission of Minnetonka Public Schools. In this episode, listen in as podcast host and executive director of…
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S3 E3: State of the District - Conversation with Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQueline Getty
As we near the end of first quarter, join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a State of…
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S3 E2: Student Voice on the School Board
In Minnetonka Schools, students are at the heart of everything we do. Elevating student voice has been an important priority for our School Board and District…
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S3 E1: Welcome Back, Skippers! A Chat with Superintendent Law about the Year Ahead
The 2025-26 school year is now underway, and we’re excited for the year ahead! Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of…
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S2 E19: Summer Opportunities
School’s out and summer has arrived! Minnetonka Schools offers a wide range of events, classes and programs for families to get involved with over the summer…
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S2 E18: Year-End Reflections with Elementary Principals
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law chats with elementary principals Andrew Gilbertson from Groveland Elementary, and Jennifer…
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S2 E17: Class of 2025, Ahoy!
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three MHS seniors just ahead of graduation. As the Class of 2025 becomes Minnetonka’s…
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S2 E16: Celebrating our School Community Members
Minnetonka Schools celebrates excellence in how our students and staff live, lead and learn. We do this by honoring our teachers and staff and the dedication…
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S2 E15: Community Engagement
Community input plays a critical role in shaping the direction of our schools and Districtwide initiatives. Continuing to build trust with our…
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S2 E14: Mid-year Check-in with School Board Leadership
In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with School Board leaders Kemerie Foss, Vice Chair, and Dan Olson, Treasurer, for a mid-year chat about how…
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S2 E13: Literacy - Part 2
Literacy is at the heart of learning, and Minnetonka Public Schools is making significant strides in ensuring every student is set up for success. In this…
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S2 E12: Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
For nearly 40 years, the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation has supported innovation and excellence in Minnetonka Schools. From annual teacher grants that…
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S2 E11: Minnetonka Preschool and ECFE Program
One of the exceptional programs the Minnetonka Public School District offers is a robust Preschool program. In addition to preschool classes, Minnetonka…
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S2 E10: Service
A key aspect of the mission of Minnetonka Public Schools is to ensure all students envision and pursue their highest aspirations while serving the greater…
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S2 E9: Safety and Security
Safety is something on all parents’ minds—and on the minds of our teachers and our staff, and our District takes seriously the responsibility of providing a…
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S2 E8: Facilities Study Task Force
One of the three ongoing goals that the Minnetonka School Board has set for our district is Excellence in Leadership and Organizational Support. A key action…
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S2E7: Literacy
Literacy is a topic about which both educators and families are passionate, and it is a priority both for Minnetonka Public Schools, with our ongoing School…
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S2E6: Well-Being
Well-being is a key component of one of our three School Board goals, Excellence in Well-being, Connection and Belonging. It has been an area of focus for many…
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S2E5: State of the District Chat with the School Board
In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with School Board Chair Meghan Selinger and School Board Treasurer Dan Olson for a start of the school year…
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S2E1: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Preschool and ECFE!
Superintendent Law is joined by the new Executive Director of Community Education, Kim Carlson, and Coordinator of Preschool, ECFE and Junior Explorers, Molly…
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S2E2: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Elementary School!
Superintendent Law is joined by Principal Jennifer Smasal and Assistant Principal Matt Breen from Excelsior Elementary. Jen and Matt share about the ways…
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S2E4: Back to School 2024: Welcome to High School!
Superintendent Law concludes the Back to School 2024 series with Minnetonka High School Counselor Sarah Seldon and Student Life Coordinator Amy Livorsi. Both…
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S2E3: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Middle School!
In this episode, Superintendent Law is joined by school leaders from Minnetonka Middle School West, Principal Freya Schirmacher and Assistant Principal Andrea…
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Episode 24: Superintendent Law and MHS Principal Reflect on the 2023-24 School Year
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law chats with Minnetonka High School Principal Jeff Erickson, reflecting on a year at MHS, which is…
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Episode 23: Class of 2024, Ahoy!
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three MHS seniors just ahead of graduation: Max Borchert, Brielle Fox-Anderson and Elias…
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Episode 22: An End-of-the-Year Chat with the School Board
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three Minnetonka School Board members: Chair Meghan Selinger, Treasurer Dan Olson…
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Episode 21: MHS Interact Club
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with leaders from the Minnetonka High School Student Interact Club, including seniors Campbell…
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Episode 20: MOMENTUM - Student Perspectives
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three current MOMENTUM students who are taking Transportation Careers & Global…
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Episode 19: MOMENTUM Design and Skilled Trades
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three guests from the MOMENTUM Design and Skilled Trades Program at Minnetonka High…
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Episode 18: VANTAGE - Student Perspectives
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three current VANTAGE students in the Global Business, Health Sciences, and Public…
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Episode 17: VANTAGE Advanced Professional Studies
oin Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with guests Roger Andre, Executive Director of the VANTAGE Program at Minnetonka High School and…
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Episode 16: Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, Dream Maker!
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with Jill Howe, Executive Director of the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, and Amy…
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Episode 15: Minnetonka Preschool and ECFE
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with guests Molly Bahneman, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Preschool Coordinator…
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Episode 14: Thomas Murray, Future Ready Schools
You won’t want to miss the final Ahoy, Minnetonka! episode of 2023, as Superintendent David Law reconnects with Thomas Murray, nationally renowned educational…
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Episode 13: Nutrition Services - Let’s Talk About Food!
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with Kristen Turnblad, Assistant Supervisor of Nutrition Services, and Derek Nelson…
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Episode 12: S.A.I.L. Students Achieving Independent Life
Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Special Education, Faith Kasper, S.A.I.L…
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Episode 11: Tech and Safety Efforts
In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with Mike Dronen, Executive Director of Technology for Minnetonka Schools, and Scott…
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Episode 10: Skipper Alumni!
Minnetonka High School has graduated 70 classes of alumni, and alumni of Deephaven and Excelsior High Schools (which combined in 1952 to create the school…
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Episode 9: Skippers Spirit!
Homecoming is around the corner, and as our community prepares for this special weekend of celebration and school spirit, Superintendent David Law connected…
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Episode 5: Back-to-School Part 1: Welcome to Minnetonka Schools- School Board Chat!
With the start of the school year on the horizon, Superintendent David Law is joined by School Board Chair Lisa Wagner and School Board Director Chris Vitale…
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Episode 6: Back-to-School Part 2: Welcome to Elementary School!
Continuing on with our back-to-school mini-episodes, Superintendent David Law is joined by Principal Curt Carpenter and Head Office Assistant Debbie Guido from…
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Episode 7: Back-to-School Part 3: Welcome to Middle School!
Continuing on with the back-to-school mini-episodes, Superintendent David Law is joined by MME Principal Pete Dymit and MME Parent Teacher Association…
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Episode 8: Back-to-School Part 4: Welcome to High School!
Concluding the back-to-school mini-episodes, Superintendent David Law is joined by two assistant principals from Minnetonka High School, Emily Rosengren and…
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Episode 4: Summer’s Calling!
School’s out for the summer, but the opportunities to become involved in our community never end! In this episode, Superintendent David Law is joined by guests…