Kate Knight (Wayzata School Board At-large, Minnesota, candidate 2025)

Kate Knight

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Wayzata School Board At-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Boston College

Graduate

Harvard Business School

Personal

Profession

Executive

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Kate Knight is running for election to the Wayzata School Board At-large in Minnesota. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Knight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kate Knight provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 12, 2025:

• Bachelor's: Boston College
• Graduate: Harvard Business School
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Executive
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Wayzata School Board At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates are running in the general election for Wayzata School Board At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Laura Conway (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Julie Joseph (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Heidi Kader (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kate Knight (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Alicia Liddle (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Milind Sohoni (Nonpartisan)

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Kate Knight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Knight's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Kate Knight, and I’m running for Wayzata School Board because I want Wayzata Schools to achieve its mission – to ensure a world-class education that prepares students to thrive today and excel tomorrow in an ever-changing global society. To do this, we need strong leadership at the board level – leadership that is transparent, balanced, collaborative, and most importantly student-centered. By listening, learning, and acting together, we ensure every student receives an excellent education and the chance to succeed.

I am an active community member and a proud mom of four Wayzata-educated children — two in college, one at Wayzata High School, and one at West Middle School. I am also married to a Wayzata graduate. Through these experiences, I have witnessed the lasting impact of a great education and the responsibility we share in giving students that gift.

For over two decades, I have lived in the district and contributed as a youth coach, room parent, school and church volunteer, military spouse, election judge, neighborhood association president, and board member with Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) in Plymouth. These experiences reinforced values that guide me today: integrity, accountability, community and service.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I understand governance School boards are elected to set the direction, policies and priorities for the district, approve and oversee performance metrics and financial results and advise the superintendent and administration to ensure effective implementation. Board members should partner with stakeholders to understand concerns, provide thought-partnership to the Superintendent and ultimately be accountable for the evaluation of this critical role. Balanced, evidence-based discussion and debate should strengthen the board’s perspective and once a decision is approved, unified support should follow to ensure stability and clarity. With a focus on disciplined oversight, collaborative partnership, and a commitment to advancing academic excel
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

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What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

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What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Proud Parent, Trusted Neighbor

Wayzata Parent and Advocate: I am a proud mom of four Wayzata-educated children — two in college, one at Wayzata High School, and one at West Middle School. I am also married to a Wayzata graduate. I have witnessed first-hand the lasting impact of a great education and the responsibility we share in giving students that gift.

Community Leader: For over two decades, I have lived in the district and contributed as a youth coach, room parent, school and church volunteer, military spouse, election judge, neighborhood association president, and two-term board member with Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP). These experiences gave me insight into the diverse families in our community—their experiences, challenges, and achievements—and reinforced the values that guide me today: integrity, accountability, and service. Whether mentoring, listening, or helping shape responses that make a difference, I understand the deep meaning of collaboration and what it takes to serve others effectively.

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