Leadership
Kristin Greene
Principal
greenek@district112.org
952-556-6910
Welcome to Clover Ridge Elementary School!
My name is Kristin Greene, and I am honored to serve as the principal of Clover Ridge Elementary. It is a privilege to partner with our students, staff, and families as we continue to build a school community where every child is supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Clover Ridge is a proud part of the Chaska community and Eastern Carver County Schools. From the moment you walk through our doors, we hope you feel the warmth, connection, and Clover Pride that make our school such a special place.
Our dedicated staff is committed to creating student-centered learning experiences where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We take pride in fostering academic excellence while emphasizing respect, collaboration, and accountability. We believe every student can and will achieve at high levels, and we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all learners feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
At Clover Ridge, students engage in meaningful learning through purposeful collaboration, thoughtful use of academic tools, and opportunities to develop their voice as learners. Together, we empower students to take pride in themselves, celebrate the success of others, and contribute positively to our school community. You will hear students and staff proudly proclaiming that at Clover Ridge we are Respectful, Responsible, Cooperative and Safe!
At the heart of Clover Ridge is a simple belief: we take care of one another. Every day, we strive to create a community where each student feels seen, valued, heard and inspired to grow.
Thank you for being part of the Clover Ridge family. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you throughout your child's educational journey, and we look forward to walking alongside your family every step of the way. Please don't hesitate to reach out at any time. Welcome to Clover Ridge!
Hello Clover Families,
My name is Lindsey McConnell, and I’m honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at our school. With 19 years of experience in education, including the last 11 years in Eastern Carver County Schools, I bring a deep passion for learning and teaching. I earned my degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Science (Grades 5-8) from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Additionally, I hold a Master’s degree in Reading Instruction and an Educational Specialist degree with K-12 Principal Licensure.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a wide range of grade levels, from kindergarten to 6th grade, as well as 8th grade. As an instructional coach last school year, my focus was supporting our teachers and administrators to enhance student engagement, improve academic achievement, and foster professional growth. I am truly excited to work alongside this wonderful community!
When I’m not at school, I love spending time with my husband, who is also an educator, and our two children, ages 9 and 13. I enjoy reading a variety of books, staying active, and exploring the outdoors.
Lindsey McConnell
Assistant Principal
mcconnelll@district112.org
952-556-6911
Coming Soon
Jill Simatic
Instructional Coach
simaticj@district112.org
Coming Soon
Jolene Stanke-Krause
Social Worker
stankekrausej@district112.org
Hello Families!
My name is Jenna Brouse and I am honored to be serving our community as Clover Ridge Elementary’s Specialized Education Services Coordinator. I have worked in education for 13 years as a specialized services educator. After obtaining my initial teaching license, Academic Behavioral Strategist, I continued my education by earning a Masters in Arts with a focus on Special Education, both through Augsburg University. I am currently working towards my K-12 Principal and Director of Special Education licenses through Minnesota State University - Mankato.
One of my top priorities as an educator is to help build spaces that allow students and staff to feel safe and welcome in their school. When people feel seen and understood, their limits are boundless! I look forward to helping build foundations of positive relationships and high expectations to best serve our amazing students this year!
Jenna Brouse
Special Education Coordinator
brousej@district112.org
952-556-6660
The mission of Clover Ridge Elementary School is to develop self-directed, responsible, lifelong learners.
Clover Ridge Elementary School is a welcoming community that inspires the excitement of learning. Children and adults are engaged in exploration, problem solving and the practice of newly gained knowledge and skills. Achievement for all is developed through personalized learning experiences supported by curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Partnerships among students, parents, teachers, staff and community members play an essential role in each learner’s success. Clover Ridge Elementary School is a focal point in creating the future of the community it serves.
We believe that:
- each person has the ability to learn and be successful
- successful learners are motivated and accountable
- collaboration, teamwork and high expectations ensure success
- parents/guardians are valued partners in his/her child’s education
- students, staff, and families thrive in a safe learning environment that upholds the community values and promotes social, emotional and physical well-being
- staff, students, parents, and community partnerships enhance community service, foster connections across the curriculum and link learning to real-life experiences
- clear, honest and continuous communication among all stakeholders is essential to the learning process
- technology is a tool to help learners acquire, create and apply knowledge and skills
- a variety of assessment tools will provide needed feedback for continuous improvement
- celebration of effort and learning encourages future success