Directory

Lucy Kapples has a BS in psychology from Georgetown University. She worked for three years in the US Senate and then 13 years for Thermo Electron Corporation as a software developer and HRIS manager. A substitute teacher and community volunteer, Lucy joined the Rivers admission office in the fall of 2014.

Paul Karasch came to Rivers in 1990 and has served in many capacities during his tenure. Paul is currently the director of Camp Nonesuch, the assistant director of technology, and the head coach of the varsity cross-country and track and field teams. Paul previously taught biology, life science, physics, and global science and served as chair of the science department. Before coming to Rivers, Paul taught in the Peace Corps in Tonga and at the Rock Point Community School in Arizona. He received an AB in biology with a minor in religious traditions in music from Wabash College and an MEd from the University of Massachusetts.

Inger Karlsson joined the Advancement Office in 2017 as Campaign Coordinator. She has previously served in campaign-focused roles at The Chestnut Hill School and at The Winsor School. Inger holds an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University and an M.A. in Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy from NYU. She resides in Waban with her husband and their three children.

Stephanie Kay, a Rivers graduate, taught History for three years at Beaver Country Day School before joining Rivers. Previously, she taught English at the Meadowbrook School of Weston. She earned a B.A. in History and Classical Studies from Brandeis University and an M.A. in History from North Carolina State University. In addition to teaching Upper School History at Rivers, Stephanie advises The Edge student newspaper and serves as head JV girls’ lacrosse coach.

Cellist Eugene Kim has enjoyed a distinguished teaching career. He is the 2019 recipient of the Jean Stackhouse Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Preparatory Division of New England Conservatory. His students have performed concerti with the Boston Symphony (under Andris Nelsons), the Boston Pops (under Keith Lockhart), the NEC Youth Philharmonic and Youth Symphony Orchestras, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, the New England Philharmonic, as well as numerous other Boston area orchestras. An active Boston-area performer, he has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as an extra player, as well as the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Eugene has been guest principal cellist with the Boston Philharmonic, Boston Classical Orchestra and the Pro Arte Chamber Ensemble. Formerly, he was the principal cellist of the Vermont Symphony. In addition to his serving on the faculties of the New England Conservatory Preparatory Division and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Eugene was formerly a member of the faculties of UMASS/Boston and Brandeis University. Eugene received a BA magna cum laude with highest honors from Harvard University and a master's degree from New England Conservatory. He has studied with cellists Andres Diaz, Colin Carr, Laurence Lesser, and Carter Brey.

Yoshiko joined Rivers in 2012 as a Chamber Coach with a very deep background in classical piano.  Before Rivers Yoshiko was a Piano Faculty member at The Winsor School and the Winchester Community Music School. She holds music degrees in Classical Piano Performance from the Toho-Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo, Japan and the New England Conservatory.

Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz (she/her) has been an educator and administrator in both public and private institutions, working with learners from early education through post-graduate study. With a background in biological research, her educational career in the sciences grew from the classroom to departmental leadership and then to curriculum direction. Jenny was fortunate to work closely with The College Board, The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and a variety of non-profit STEM initiatives developing science curriculum and innovative instructional practices. It was equity work that brought Jenny into independent schools, where she has partnered with AISNE, NAIS, and a variety of other organizations to increase and strengthen equity and justice in our schools.