Bradley G. Board Award for Excellence in Elementary Education
Sponsored by Brad Board and the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation , the Bradley G. Board award recognizes excellence and achievement in an elementary teacher/mentor who has a great impact on children. The monetary award is meant to encourage ongoing teaching and learning and assist in the pursuit of the recipient’s interests.
Award criteria
- Elementary teacher or professional staff person
- Evidence of excellence and achievement
- Recognized by colleagues and others as an outstanding elementary educator
The tribute will consist of a plaque in recognition of the award, and a monetary sum of $500 from the Bradley G. Board Fund, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation. The use of the funds will not be restricted.
Nomination process
- Any Minnetonka employee, parent, student or community member may make the nomination. Self-nominations are not accepted. Elementary teachers nominated for Child-Centered Excellence Awards will automatically be considered.
- The nomination shall include:
- Nominator’s name, address and phone number
- Nominee’s name and elementary school
- A brief essay not to exceed 250 words.
- The selection will be made by a committee of the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation.
Past award recipients
- 2024 - Jayna Rafferty, Excelsior Elementary ( watch video )
- 2023 - Brent Frank, Groveland Elementary ( watch video )
- 2022 - Jane Sladky Valley, Deephaven Elementary ( watch video )
- 2021 - Rachel Norton, Deephaven Elementary ( watch video )
- 2020 - Cristina Darbut, Clear Springs Elementary
- 2019 - Paul Johnson, Groveland ( watch video )
- 2018 - Andreas Lundheim, Clear Springs ( watch video )
- 2017 - Trudy Schnorr, Groveland ( watch video )
- 2016 - Kay Ost, Deephaven ( watch video )
- 2015 - Daryl Seifert, Groveland Elementary ( watch video )
- 2014 - Kelly Phillips, Clear Springs
- 2013 - Sue Odt, Groveland Elementary
- 2012 - Jeanne Krake, Scenic Heights Elementary
- 2011 - Lynn Owens, Deephaven Elementary
- 2010 - Sandy Katkov, Scenic Heights Elementary
- 2009 - Laura Whalen, Minnewashta Elementary
- 2008 - Colleen Small, Groveland Elementary
- 2007 - Mary Beth Solheim, Special Education Teacher
- 2006 - Debbie Engel, Clear Springs Elementary
Nominations are currently closed.
Questions? Email celebrateexcellence@minnetonkaschools.org
