Meet Our Team
Shawn Peck
Principal, Riverview Elementary School
Phone: 651-460-1604
Riverview Elementary: where every single child knows they are valuedRiverview Elementary is a joyful place of learning where dreams for the future are born. Here, we believe that education is a transformative experience and every single day I am incredibly humbled and energized by the dedication of our amazing teachers and staff. Our educators pour their creativity, passion, and expertise into their work. We work hard to create safe spaces and engaging learning opportunities where every child is challenged to grow, encouraged to take risks, and celebrated for who they are. We don’t just teach, we inspire.
Step inside our doors on any given day, and you will instantly experience what makes Riverview Elementary such a special place. You'll see smiling students collaborating with one another, hands eagerly raised during lessons, and hallways lined with proud displays of student artwork. You’ll hear laughter, words of kindness and encouragement, and the steady buzz of learning. And, from the moment you walk through the doors, you will feel warmth, safety, and sense of welcome and belonging where curiosity is sparked, kindness is standard practice, and every single child knows they are valued and capable of greatness.
But the true magic of Riverview happens when we work in partnership with our school community. The most profound impact we can make on our students' lives comes from working together - teachers, staff, parents, and community members - as one united team. When we build a strong bridge between home and school, we create an unstoppable support system for our kids. Together, we can empower our students to be curious thinkers, compassionate friends, and resilient problem-solvers.
Thank you for your partnership and support. Please feel free to reach out to me at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us if I can be helpful.
Connect With Our Team
| NAME AND ROLE | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Sally VanValkenburg, Administrative Assistant | 651-460-1604 |
| Jen Cole, Administrative Assistant | 651-460-1605 |
| Nick Hooper, School Counselor | 651-460-1603 |
|
Jessica Alladin, School Counselor (View information about the Counseling Office) |
651-460-1647 |
| Jen Darrington, School Nurse (View information about the Health Office) | 651-460-1606 |
| Lyndsi Meier, CAC | 651-460-1959 |
Attendance Calls
To report an absence, please call the attendance line at 651-460-1605 or complete this online form.
If you have questions only the nurse can answer, please call the RVES Health Office directly at 651-460-1606.
Information we need on absences if it is from an illness (per Minnesota Dept. of Health) – symptoms: temperature, cough, sore throat, stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Before returning to school, students MUST be free from fever (without Tylenol/Advil – fever reducers) for 24 hours and free from diarrhea for 24 hours.
Other absences: medical appointment, family vacation, funerals.
If your child will be tardy for any of the above reasons, please call the school before 7:20 a.m. If your child arrives late or leaves early, a parent/guardian needs to sign into the office.