Ahoy, Minnetonka!

Ahoy Minnetonka!
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Join Superintendent David Law for conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Schools Minnetonka Schools – the teachers, students, parents, principals, volunteers, alumni, Board Members, staff, and administrators from our school district who work together to pursue excellence in the way we live, lead and learn.

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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. JacQui Getty is joined by Executive Director of Human Resources and General Counsel Anjie Flowers and Director of Human Resources Robyn Klinker for an in‑depth conversation about employee recruitment and retention. Together, they discuss current staffing priorities and challenges, how the district attracts and supports high‑quality candidates and the strategies in place to build a welcoming, supportive workplace culture. The discussion also highlights partnerships, professional development, wellness resources and ways community members can learn more about employment opportunities in Minnetonka Schools.

    29 min

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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 and Chinese Immersion Department Chair and Teacher Yi Sun about Minnetonka’s long‑standing Chinese Immersion program. They explore how the program began, what learning looks like in an Immersion classroom and how students grow academically, linguistically and culturally from Kindergarten through high school. The conversation also highlights Minnetonka’s Chinese New Year celebration, international partnerships and the upcoming Chinese Bridge Competition, offering listeners insight into what makes this unique program so impactful.

    34 min

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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 Scenic Heights Navigator Teacher Sandy Katkov—who are each celebrating 40 years of service with Minnetonka Public Schools. They reflect on what first brought them to the district in the mid‑1980s, how their teaching journeys have evolved, and the moments, students, colleagues and memories that have shaped four decades in the classroom. The conversation highlights both what has changed and what has remained timeless about teaching, community and the joy of working with students. Listen in for a heartfelt tribute to two educators whose dedication continues to make an extraordinary impact.

    30 min

  4. 24 MAR

    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 instructor Kaylee Wiens, to explore the new VANTAGE Fashion strand. They discuss what drew students to the program, the real-world projects they’ve taken on, the value of working with professional mentors and how the curriculum immerses students in authentic industry experiences. The conversation also offers a look at upcoming projects (including a student-organized fashion show!) and what’s next for this growing pathway within Minnetonka’s VANTAGE Advanced Professional Studies program.

    33 min

  5. 12 MAR

    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 Department Chair Jennifer Peters. This episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! features an update on Minnetonka’s districtwide literacy efforts. Listen in for a discussion about why literacy remains a central goal for the district, how Minnetonka’s literacy plan is implemented in classrooms and what the READ Act means for students and teachers. The conversation also highlights recent visits from state leaders, ongoing curriculum work, professional development for teachers, and the support in place for students when additional help is needed.

    31 min

  6. 24 FEB

    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 the District update covering early construction projects made possible by the voter‑approved building bond, Superintendent Law’s recent presentation at the national American Association of School Administrators conference, and priorities as the district moves into the second half of the school year. The conversation also highlights the current legislative topics affecting schools and the advocacy work of the district’s CASE committee. As  February wraps up, the episode spotlights the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation’s Dream Makers event and reminds families to submit Celebration of Excellence nominations before the month ends.

    23 min

  7. 16/12/2025

    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 Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Annie Lumbar Bendson, Health Services Director, and Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Support Services, to discuss initiatives that support mental health and well-being, such as social emotional learning approaches and resources, bullying prevention efforts, mental health initiatives and more. The conversation also highlights partnerships with national organizations and offers practical tips for families during the holiday season.

    26 min

  8. 04/12/2025

    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, covering topics ranging from School Board goal-setting and the District budget forecast to educational screen time and the local impact of federal shifts at the Department of Education.

    30 min
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Join Superintendent David Law for conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Schools Minnetonka Schools – the teachers, students, parents, principals, volunteers, alumni, Board Members, staff, and administrators from our school district who work together to pursue excellence in the way we live, lead and learn.

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  • Creado por
    Ahoy Minnetonka!
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    57
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Ahoy Minnetonka!
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Ahoy, Minnetonka!

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