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.