Fall Campaign 2025: MPA, Where Every Gift Shapes Tomorrow

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Ashley Goetzke, Director of Development and Community Engagement

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Rachel Katkar (Alumni ’02, Parent ’36)

9 days ago

MPA fosters kindness, inclusivity, creativity and commitment to making the world better than how we found it.

Lauren and Michael Koza (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

We give for MPA students of the present and future!

Stephanie Johnson (Parent ’27)

7 days ago

I donate to show my gratitude and support the continued excellent education my son is receiving at MPA!

Tim Isaac (Parent ’38)

7 days ago

In honor of Aunty Daisy

Amy Ronneberg (Parent ’30)

8 days ago

Great work

Barry Madore (Parent ’27)

8 days ago

Our family continues to benefit from the amazing MPA community every day. Two daughters had amazing college experiences after having attended MPA. Daughter number 3 is in upper school now and excited to continue her educational journey. Much love to everyone at MPA!

Jim & Mary Kreilich (Grandparent ’32, ’37)

8 days ago

Our Granddaughters, Talia & Maria Todero love the school!

Mindy Ruane (Parent ’29, ’31, ’33, Faculty/Staff)

8 days ago

Keep on dreaming big and doing rights, kids! You are our future.

karli mcgill (Alumni ’03)

8 days ago

MPA- For teaching me how to think, not what to think… thank you!

Anonymous (Trustee/Past Trustee)

8 days ago

We donate to Mounds Park Academy because we believe in its mission and in investing in a vibrant community. MPA prepares students to think critically, lead with confidence, and engage with the world through curiosity and compassion. Supporting this work aligns with our values and our commitment to education, opportunity, and community.

Chris Hopkins (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

MPA is a great place to be and a great place for ALL. Let’s keep building everyone and everything up.

Suzanne White (Parent ’35)

9 days ago

Thank you!

Anthony Troullier (Alumni ’23)

9 days ago

Good Job!

Katie LaFleur (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

MPA is an incredible place to teach and I am lucky to call this place my second home!

Min Guo (Parent ’26, ’28)

9 days ago

Keep up good work, robotics team!

Maria Smith (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

We love this amazing community and are so happy to support them!

Nan Wang (Parent ’34, Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

We love MPA

Anonymous (Alumni ’19)

9 days ago

Be kind and open minded.

Anonymous (Grandparent ’26)

9 days ago

In memory of Papa

Dan Haase (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

Go Panthers!!!!

Bishara Nassir (Parent ’30, ’33, ’35, ’38)

9 days ago

MPA is a second home and our communal village.Our children thrive and I see their growth and confidence as they continue to learn and build their character.Thank you- for the guidance, the care and love.

Tim Koerner (Alumni ’03, Parent ’36, ’39)

9 days ago

MPA is a unique and important institution, raising and shaping well-rounded, well-intentioned, efficient and skilled citizens. We support the mission of MPA and its students and faculty Dreaming Big & Doing Right!

Ryan & Heidi Baldwin (Parent ’31, ’32)

9 days ago

In honor of Ms. Heather & Ms. J

Thank you for all you do to champion, cultivate and support creativity in middle school theatre.

Siri Springer (Alumni ’10, ’23)

9 days ago

In honor of Jay Springer

Rahul Koranne & James Watchke-Koranne (Parent ’28, Trustee/Past Trustee)

9 days ago

Thank you for ALL that you do MPA staff and leaders for the students- now, in the past and long into the future..., and for what you do for all the families that call you home.

Olivia Herrick (Alumni ’06, Parent ’37, ’39, Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

In memory of Andy Radel ‘06 and Kate Sherwood ‘06

David Jiang (Parent ’32)

9 days ago

Go panther!

Tamra Anderson (Parent ’06, ’10, Trustee/Past Trustee)

11 days ago

An MPA education changes lives!

Hope Pederson

12 days ago

Gavin Pederson Robotics Team

Timothy Scanlan (Grandparent ’27)

12 days ago

Thanks for the great education for our granddaughters !

Masha Stout (Parent ’28)

15 days ago

Thank you, we are excited for the new robotics season and to support the new Learning Center for neurodivergent learners, and grateful for the kind, inclusive MPA Community.

Daniel and Nancy McGuiness (Grandparent ’94, ’36, ’39)

16 days ago

We are so fortunate to have the pond with outdoor classroom and native plantings, as well as the lovely gardens surrounding the building. Many thanks to the visionaries who created them and appreciation for the countless hours involved.

Gavin Thorson (Alumni ’22)

17 days ago

Excelsior!

Michelle Korbel (Alumni ’10, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I give to MPA because it's a magical place to grow up!

Paul Errickson (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I know that, at MPA, every bit of help that I can provide will go to make the students' experience better. I'm incredibly proud to be a part of such an intentional and inclusive school.

John Habermann Habermann (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I give to MPA because I believe in its mission and I love the communnity.

Judith and Mark Segal (Parent ’26, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

We are grateful to be a part of the MPA community. It’s remarkable to witness students grow, learn, and thrive in this nurturing environment.

Robert Perez (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

GO PANTHERS!

Anne Scalia (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I feel so fortunate to teach, and learn, at MPA every day. It is home...

deedee stacy (Parent ’15, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Let the magic continue. My girls would not be who they are today without the support of the teachers they had at MPA.

Rahul Koranne & James Watchke-Koranne (Parent ’28, ’30, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

Our family gives to MPA because you are building resilient humans who will do good in the future! Thank you ALL that you do for the students, families and staff/faculty that calls MPA home.

Tina Marie Heidelberger (Parent ’31)

9 days ago

In honor of Matt Wilcox

Let's Go MPA!!!

Anonymous

3 days ago

Supporting Henry Mercer and the Robotics Team

Pam Strom (Parent ’34)

7 days ago

You truly are changing the core of students and their trajectory!

Peter Makovicky (Parent ’30)

8 days ago

Thank you for enriching our daughter’s educational experience

Jason Gale (Parent ’37)

8 days ago

In honor of Mithat Kachaev

Rees Winga (Alumni ’16)

8 days ago

Helping to make sure these kids get the same great experience I did!

Nick Suek (Parent ’33)

8 days ago

In memory of Johan Matthei

John and Jennifer Shillcox (Student ’26)

8 days ago

Mounds Park Academy is an awesome school!

Courtenay Brown (Alumni ’91)

8 days ago

In honor of Julian and Holland Brown, my nephew and niece

Keep going! You can do it!

Nicole DuCane Spencer (Alumni ’05, Parent ’38)

9 days ago

We are so deeply grateful that our daughter is able to experience all that MPA has to offer and can growth, learn, and thrive thanks to such amazing teachers and staff! It’s a very special place, thank you!! L

Tim & Anu Biring (Parent ’29)

9 days ago

Thank you for all you do!!

Dillon White (Parent ’37)

9 days ago

Thank you!

Kelsi Rahm (Parent ’28)

9 days ago

It is a place where learning is fun and our students thrive.

Christian Holmen (Alumni ’90)

9 days ago

In honor of Jim Gardner

Incipit vita nova

Akshay Somayajula (Alumni ’24)

9 days ago

In honor of Mounds Park Academy Speech and Debate Teams

Carter & Harper Short (Parent ’27, ’28)

9 days ago

Donating in support of maintaining the highest quality level of education and community at MPA. And, we honor the ideology that this level of education should be a right for all children.

Anonymous (Parent ’28)

9 days ago

I believe in a better future for all and I believe MPA will help create that future.

Tim Koerner (Alumni ’03, Parent ’36, ’39)

9 days ago

Excited to join the Staffulty Challenge between 11am-1pm for the chance to show an MPA staff member how much our family appreciates them!

KyungAe Park (Parent ’29)

9 days ago

Go Panthers!!!! Thank you for ALL

Laura Bonanno (Parent ’39)

9 days ago

Thanks for all you do for our children

William Hudson

9 days ago

MPA benefits from amazing faculty and staff who genuinely care about each and every student!

Jan Fritsche (Parent ’29)

9 days ago

Thanks for all you do!

Wade Peterson (Alumni ’87)

9 days ago

Thanks

Amanda Magistad (Alumni ’12)

9 days ago

I give for the future generations of students, because EVERYONE deserves an education from an institution like MPA. 💙🤍

Julie/Jeff Burke (Grandparent ’39)

9 days ago

Wonderful school

Jennifer and Jeff Jasinski (Faculty/Staff)

9 days ago

I give because I love our exceptional students. I am grateful to work with so many dedicated professionals and to be part of this loving, supportive community that feels like home.

Cait Osell (Parent ’39, Faculty/Staff)

10 days ago

I give for my students, my young scholar, and in honor of Lindsay Block- an incredible English teacher that believed in the power of education and empowering students, and someone that inspires me to be better every day.

Anonymous (Alumni ’08, Parent ’38)

11 days ago

Thanks for what you do.

Jessica Blue (Parent ’22, ’26, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

12 days ago

In honor of Walt and Jacqui Blue

My parents taught me the value of a well-rounded education and made me a life-long learner. I work to continue that legacy in my own kids and the students I teach.

Sam and Karen Brown (Alumni ’94, Parent ’27, ’29, Trustee/Past Trustee)

12 days ago

Let's keep building the future!

Kane Loukas (Alumni ’95, Parent ’29, Trustee/Past Trustee)

15 days ago

In honor of Richard Meacock

Anonymous (Alumni ’06)

16 days ago

Thankful for my experience as an alum!

Yamini and Carl Kimmerle (Parent ’26, ’29, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I give for the students, the teachers, and for the future of MPA!

Keith Braafladt (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Carl and Mary Ellen Braafladt

My parents (and English teacher and a public and college librarian) would love that I work at MPA.

Hannah Lawson (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

MPA inspires a lifelong love of music in young musicians and I love being part of a community that supports the Arts.

Erika Beernink (Parent ’29)

a month ago

For our amazing faculty and staff!

Renee Sonka (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

My kids were well prepared for college thanks to their MPA education! And they still are very close with the life-long friends they made during those formative years.

Sean Ryther (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I give because I see firsthand how MPA’s supportive environment empowers students to take risks, grow in confidence, and discover their strengths both in and out of the classroom.

emma stacy (Alumni ’15, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

It's wonderful to be back.

Tami Fisher (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I give to MPA to support the students and staffulty and colleagues.

Gail Shea

4 months ago

In memory of James Gardner

Mounds Park Academy

Saint Paul, MN

Fall Campaign 2025: MPA, Where Every Gift Shapes Tomorrow

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