Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert, parent educator, and the author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” Her bylines include CNN, PBS KIDS, NPR’s Mindshift, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Oprah Daily. Deborah is an expert advisor for the PBS KIDS programming and spent 20+ years as a K-12 educator. At Riverbend, Deborah has served as board secretary and as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and the Advancement Committee. She is the parent of one Riverbend alum (class of ’25) and one current student (class of ’28).