Greetings Dover Community,

I am Jennifer Balch, proud principal of Dover Elementary, and it is my continued honor to serve this remarkable school. Now in my sixth year at Dover and with 27 years in education—most of them within Richardson ISD—I remain deeply committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for every student.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles including classroom teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and now campus leader. My teaching experience spans both elementary and junior high levels, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as well as a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University.

At Dover, we believe every child has unique gifts, and with the right support, encouragement, and a growth mindset, those strengths can be nurtured into lifelong success. Our dedicated staff works collaboratively to ensure each student RISEs Up—demonstrating Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Self-control, and Excellence every day.

We are especially proud to celebrate and support biliteracy and the rich cultural diversity that defines our school community. We recognize that language is a powerful bridge to understanding and connection, and we are committed to developing students who are not only academically strong, but also culturally aware and multilingual learners prepared for a global society.

Equally important is our strong partnership with families. We believe that education is most effective when schools and families work together. Family engagement is a cornerstone of our success at Dover, and we value the meaningful relationships we build with parents and caregivers. Together, we can help our students dream big, work hard, and reach their fullest potential.

As we say at Dover: Small steps today lead to great achievements tomorrow.

Warm regards,
Jennifer Balch
Principal, Dover Elementary