Stories from our Community

Edina Middle School Track & Field Creates Community One Step at a Time

In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful connections can be challenging. Edina Community Ed Adult Programming is answering this need by creating spaces where adults can gather, learn, and forge lasting relationships through shared experiences.

Looking to expand your social circle? Try something new through Edina Community Ed and discover not just a hobby, but a community where you belong.

In the bustling halls of the Edina Early Learning Center, two freshman students from Edina High School have found a special way to make a difference. Emma Griffing and Sabrine Bahi volunteer weekly with preschoolers as part of the Edina Public Schools Community Volunteer Program, creating meaningful connections while earning volunteer hours toward their EHS Community Service Letter.

We started our nonprofit, Savor, to share the joy of home cooking and make healthy, vegetarian meals accessible to all. By teaching approachable recipes from around the world, we hope to inspire a deeper connection to food, community, and sustainable living. 

For Sam Burkhardt, Kids Club isn’t just a workplace—it’s been a second home for more than two decades. Currently a Site Lead with Kids Club, Sam represents a remarkable success story of how after-school programs can shape childhood experiences and entire career paths.

Meet Our Summer Enrichment Specialists of Summer 2025

In the bustling halls of Normandale Elementary, music teacher Elizabeth Werness is orchestrating more than just melodies. This winter and spring she’s leading a group of young thespians through the enchanting world of musical theater with a production of “Annie’s Kids.”

Edina Community Education’s “Great Decisions” program has become a cornerstone for adults seeking to deepen their understanding of critical global issues. Now in its third year, this initiative exemplifies the power of community partnerships in fostering informed citizenship.

Edina Community Ed Diving is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the guidance of Sydney Bebeau and Claudia Wikman. These passionate coaches are taking the reins from their long-time mentor, John Dailey, bringing fresh energy while honoring the program’s rich legacy.

The Edina Community Ed woodshop is a well-established community that invites opportunities to work with a robust variety of tools along with direction and support through an advisory board. Those opportunities include open woodshop, an orientation to the space, and one-off classes in skills such as marquetry.

Community Ed provides both teaching and learning experience for high school student Derrick Siu