Meet the Principal
Jennifer Holm, Principal
Jenny Holm is honored to continue to serve the Discovery community. She has served District 742 for 12 years and has worked in education for over 25 years. This is her sixth year as an administrator at Discovery. Her past experience includes a classroom teacher, reading specialist, interventionist, and academic coach.
Holm earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin - River Falls in elementary education. She earned her K-12 reading license from St. Cloud State University. She also earned her master’s degree and principal license from St. Cloud State.
Holm feels Discovery Community School is a unique and incredible place to work and learn. She is proud of the diverse and welcoming community at Discovery. She values all cultures and family backgrounds and is passionate about finding the strengths and potential in every student. She prioritizes equity for Discovery's students and families.
Amanda Rieckenberg, Assistant Principal
Amanda Rieckenberg is enthusiastically joining Discovery Community School after serving as an assistant principal for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has over 20 years of experience in education. Rieckenberg has taught elementary education, special education and ELL in Florida and Minnesota. She has also served in the roles of Title I intervention teacher, academic coach, district level ELL coach as well.
Rieckenberg is excited to join the new team at Discovery to learn and grow alongside the entire staff. She looks forward to meeting the staff, students, families and the community. She hopes to build relationships and to work cooperatively with all to provide a safe and caring school environment and to advance students' academic learning.
Rieckenberg believes that relationships are at the heart of education and learning. When relationships and trust are built and earned between staff, students and families, all students can and will be successful. She believes that it is important to build communities by honoring all cultures and traditions.