Board of Trustees

The Riverside School is governed by its board of trustees, which follows the school's by-laws and best practices suggested by the National Association of Independent Schools. The board employs the head of school, who is responsible for the day to day operational and educational functions of Riverside. Through strong leadership of recent presidents, the board has grown to be comprised of an effective team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, recently revised the school's policies, and need to draft a long-term financial plan. The board has committees on finance, development, governance, and facilities, which are held accountable to their meeting schedules and goals in order to be effective and alleviate the work of the head of school. The positive and close working relationship of recent board presidents with the head of school has reflected Riverside's strong, supportive community atmosphere.

2024-2025 Board Of Trustees


  • Kimberly Behr, Publisher, The Art of Eating Magazine
  • Eric Daffinrud, M.Ed. Educator, CAGS, School Psychologist and Business Administrator, Kingdom Autism & Behavioral Health
  • Kenneth Hapke, J.D., Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, private practice
  • Barry Hertz, Ed.D. Retired Professor, Early Childhood Education
  • Bryn Hoffman, Bryn Hoffman, MLIS, Library Director, Cobleigh Public Library
  • Cath Kane '85, MPA, Non-profit management, Director of Evaluation and Strategic Planning NYU Langone CTSI
  • David Kennedy, Assistant Attorney General, State of Vermont
  • Mike Moore, Accountant, Rural Community Transportation
  • Jim Newell, Retired Founder of The Riverside School
  • Nicki Reimert, Practice Manager & Co-Owner, East Haven Veterinary Service
  • Arcelie Reyes, Doula, Childbirth Educator
  • Merle Thompson, Emerita, Retired Founder of The Riverside School
  • Karina Weiss, Director of Education, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
  • Polly Yerkes, RN, Riverside ‘86, SOCAPA Administrator, property manager


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