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Cove Classical Academy

K-8 Classical Christian 3-day hybrid school in Chaska, MN

07/10/2026

Our head of school, Michelle, has been busy preparing projects and plans for our handwork class at Cove! She's so excited to have the opportunity to work with every child in this unique way.

Why spend time on handwork?

1️⃣ Develops fine motor skills and coordination
2️⃣ Builds concentration and patience
3️⃣ Sparks creativity and problem-solving
4️⃣ Integrates head, heart, and hands
5️⃣ Builds confidence and calm
6️⃣ Offers an opportunity to experience the joy of making something beautiful to treasure or gift

We can't wait to see what our students create this year! ✨

07/08/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Cove Classical Academy will be opening this Fall at the former Guardian Angels School in downtown Chaska, located at 217 West 2nd Street. This location is a blessing beyond imagination that will support our high enrollment and future growth.

To help bring the space to life, we staged a few scenes with children and teachers experiencing the joys of literature, art, music, and play. Enjoy this first look at our new building!

05/04/2026

We are so excited to announce that Heidi Amundson is joining the Cove staff as our Music Specialist! Heidi has extensive musical training, including degrees from the University of Denver and Rice University.

Her professional violin experience includes performing with the MN Opera Orchestra and the MN Orchestra. Heidi also has deep knowledge and understanding of religious and folk music, and many years of experience teaching violin and piano.

What a blessing to the students and families at Cove to have Heidi’s talent within our community. We are grateful!

04/06/2026

It is a great privilege and joy to introduce Scott Watkins as our Academic Dean. Scott has both a B.A. and M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota and has taught for over six years at Hope Academy in Minneapolis and for three years as a private homeschool tutor.

In addition to providing support to our classroom teachers, Scott will serve as a great resource in curriculum selection and development, and help to foster a school culture rooted in faith and character formation.

As we continue the work ahead of us to begin the school year, we are especially grateful for the experience and enthusiasm Scott brings. Best said in his own words, Scott sees "every moment in the classroom as more than just a chance to encounter a fact. It is a chance to touch the heart, and to trust in God's grace and sufficiency for each moment."

03/19/2026

Justine has been an encouragement to Cove since before we even had a name! We are so pleased to announce that Justine has accepted a position as our Latin Specialist (grades 3 and up), Art Specialist, and Kindergarten Teaching Assistant!

Justine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and has a wealth of experience in the field of education. In addition to homeschooling her four children using a combination of classical and Charlotte Mason approaches, she has taught Latin and Bible in a classroom setting and worked within a school music department.

Not only will Justine bring warmth and expertise to the students within the classroom, but we are also fortunate to have her breadth of experience as a homeschooling parent as a resource to our families.

02/24/2026

We are thankful to welcome another teacher to Cove!

Gabbi graduated from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and holds a B.S. in Communication Arts and Literature Education. She has also completed a graduate fellowship in Environmental Education through Antioch University at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Additionally, Gabbi has experience as a naturalist with the Three Rivers Park District.

Gabbi looks forward to filling the classroom with wonder, helping children grow in attentiveness, and guiding them toward a lifelong love of learning and exploration. We can’t wait to see the impact of her infectious enthusiasm on the Cove community!

01/22/2026

We continue to be amazed by the teachers God is providing to Cove! Elspeth Ingram joins us in a Classroom Teacher role with over twelve years of classroom teaching experience, with most of her teaching in elementary and middle school grades. Elspeth holds a B.A. in Language Arts, K-12th Education, from Seattle Pacific University and holds a certification in Operation Physics.

She has taught in Washington State, Minnesota, and Shanghai, China at both Concordia International School and Shanghai American School. In addition, she contributed to curriculum development in Language Arts, Science, and Art.

A published children's author, Elspeth is also a member of the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

We are so thankful to have Elspeth's "yes" and are excited to see her love of lifelong learning, children, and the Lord in action at Cove!

01/20/2026

We are delighted to announce Megan Dyck has accepted a Classroom Teacher position at Cove! Megan has over ten years of experience teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Christian schools, including New Life Academy and Chapel Hill Academy. Megan holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and a Masters in Literacy Education, both from Bethel University. She has also had Responsive Classroom training and certification through the Association of Christian Schools International.

We have no doubt her dedication, evident love for children, and her deep love for Christ will bless the Cove community richly. Welcome to the team, Megan!

01/15/2026

We are thrilled to share that Claire Carlson has accepted a position as a Classroom Teacher. Claire has a deep sense of calling to work with children in a setting where they can flourish, and her own homeschooling experience included both classical and Charlotte Mason approaches. She loves the hybrid model because it gives families the best of both worlds: rich, structured learning with peers and individualized attention at home.

Claire graduated from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and holds degrees in General Music and Biblical Studies, with minors in English and Special Education. She especially enjoys sharing her love for music, math, reading, art, and nature study with children, including at a local homeschool co-op where she currently teaches group piano lessons. Claire desires to love each child as Christ does and to lead students in the pursuit of truth, beauty, goodness, and virtue in every aspect of their education.

Welcome, Claire! We’re so glad to have you on Team Cove.

01/07/2026

We are excited to introduce a new member of the Cove team, Amy Waldron! She will help at Cove in an administrative and communication role, in addition to being our go-to substitute teacher.

Amy holds a degree in Early Childhood Development from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and has experience both as a preschool teacher and Operations Project Manager for Strategic Education. We are so grateful to have her gifts of organization and efficiency - not to mention her warm, enthusiastic personality!

Stay tuned for some classroom teacher introductions coming soon…

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217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN
55318

Website

http://coveclassical.com/

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