As a lifelong learner and dedicated Montessorian, Asha is passionate about supporting each child in their self-construction. With 17 years of teaching experience, Asha is thrilled to continue this work at Riverbend. Graduating from Smith College with a Study of Women & Gender major and Education minor, Asha continued on to complete the Boston Teacher Residency program. After earning…
Zhen joined the Riverbend community in 2018 as a parent. He and his wife, Yili, have a son who is currently enrolled in the Primary program. Prior to joining the board, he worked as a member of the Advanced Committee. Zhen received his PhD degree in computer engineering from Boston University and currently works at…
Xuan (Jason) Dong joined the Riverbend community in 2022. Both of his kids are currently enrolled in the Children’s House. Jason has built his career in the finance industry, including work at Harvard University’s endowment, family offices, hedge funds and proprietary trading companies. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science from Peking University in China and…
Wei has been a faculty member at Riverbend School since 2020, teaching Mandarin Chinese to students in grades 1 through 8. Her journey with the Riverbend community began in 2010, when she launched an auxiliary Chinese program at independent schools in the greater Boston area. With over 15 years of dedicated experience teaching Chinese language…
Tyler joined Riverbend in January of 2022 and last year joined the Lower Elementary team as a full time teacher. Tyler holds a degree in Elementary Education from Bridgewater State University and has worked in the education field for over five years. He has completed several professional development opportunities and has begun training towards earning…
Tom Barone is a dedicated Montessori educator at Riverbend. With years of experience in the field of elementary education, he brings a strong commitment to fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in his students. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Emmanuel College and holds a Montessori Elementary Certification, which has provided him with…
Suzi holds a Master’s in Psychology from Boston University and brings ten years of Early Education experience. Passionate about best practices, she’s very interested in Montessori philosophy. In her free time, Suzi enjoys family time, nature walks, gardening, and cooking. Suzi’s favorite part about working at Riverbend is bringing children of all different ages and classrooms…
Suzanna joined Riverbend in 2021 and is currently a Primary Lead Teacher in the Oak Room in Children’s House. She also teaches Kindergarten and Children’s House Art, where she brings her passion for creativity and self-expression into a dynamic, engaging arts curriculum. After being a full-time freelance photographer for 15 years, Suzanna went on to…
Stefanie joined Riverbend in 2021 as a parent and served as a teacher with the Upper Elementary team in 2022-23. Stefanie studied Theatre Education at Emerson College and holds a Masters degree in Elementary Education and Creative Arts and Learning from Lesley University. She is an American Montessori Society (AMS) certified Upper Elementary teacher and…
Soomyung is a morning person! She meditates and has a large cup of coffee, followed by workouts. She completes all the planning for the day by 6 am. At home, she enjoys gardening to grow vegetables and indoor plants. Professionally, she is interested in spending time researching best teaching practices and pedagogy.