The Riparian

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List of 3 news stories.

  • Learning Specialist Katie Sia coaches students and provides general learning support, such as time management and study skills, as well as one-on-one support and approval of learning accommodations.

    Nurturing the Human in “Excellence with Humanity”: Student Wellness at Rivers

    The term “wellness” may, for some, conjure images of sheet masks, green smoothies, and meditation centers; for others, it may call to mind the image of a self-assured individual climbing a mountain, taking a stroll with a dog, or just generally thriving and enjoying life. In an age of viral self-care products and habits, “wellness” has become a buzzword, and it’s hard to imagine a person today who is not familiar with some definition of it. But what does it really mean?
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  • Top row, left to right: Saipriya Valoth ’15, Eliza Butler ’10, Brendan Gates ’15. Bottom row, left to right: Chrissy Lee ’04, Adam Lowenstein ’10, Kaitlin Davidson ’16.

    Well Beyond Rivers: Alumni Pursue Wellness Professions

    In a world where wellness has become a trillion-dollar global industry, how do we keep track of what really matters? “I think we can often see something like a wellness influencer on Instagram and think that we need to be like that in order to be well, or we need the latest ‘wellness’ product in order to be well,” says mental health counselor Eliza Butler ’10. “I would really urge folks not to buy into that.”
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  • Focus on Faculty: tc Hanmer on Making School Matter

    tc Hanmer has only ever wanted to be two things: a veterinarian or a teacher. “When I realized how much math and biology there is in being a veterinarian, I thought for the safety of everyone, I should probably switch to teaching,” they joke. Rivers has certainly benefited from that career decision, with Hanmer’s care and creativity reaching far and wide at the school through their varied roles on campus since joining the community in 2022.
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