Wayzata Public Schools

Employee of the Month: February 2026 (1/2)

Employee of the Month: February 2026 (1/2)
Jeanett Saunders and Kristina Lybeck honored as Employees of the month

The Early Learning School is excited to nominate Jeanett Sanders and Kristina Lybeck as the February Employees of the Month.

Jeanett Sanders is one of the district’s family liaisons and consistently goes above and beyond for our families. She works so well with all of our district teams to connect families with the resources they need. She is a light in the darkness for families that are struggling, and we all would be lost without her. Jeanett is such an outstanding partner to our families and staff alike! She is incredibly generous and resourceful and goes the extra mile to ensure families have every opportunity available to them. Most importantly, she does her job with genuine warmth and acceptance, making all feel welcome and heard.

As our special education social worker, Kristina Lybeck is extremely dedicated to advocating for our students and families. She goes above and beyond to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect while providing direct intervention, consultation with families and connection with resources to help meet their needs. She is also a caring colleague and an active listener to those around her. Kristina works tirelessly on behalf of all families, consistently
ensuring they have access to critical resources and support for their basic needs. She is a calm, steady presence, even in challenging situations, and families trust her guidance. Kristina’s dedication, compassion, and reliability make a meaningful difference every day, and her impact is felt across our Early Learning School community.

Please join us in congratulating Jeanett and Kristina on this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for their unwavering dedication to our students, families, and the entire Early Learning School community!