Our Approach
Fostering Holistic Development
The School Counselors at Riverstone are dedicated to knowing and understanding every student enrolled at our school. We work to foster holistic development that balances the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each student as they progress from Preschool to Grade 12. We strive to empower students and faculty to cultivate an inclusive, supportive, and reflective community where students can strengthen their resilience and compassion. Our mission, in alignment with Riverstone’s and the IB’s, is to nurture lifelong learners who are not only academically successful but also emotionally intelligent and globally aware citizens.
Student Wellbeing Supports
Confidentiality Policy
What you say in the counseling office stays in here UNLESS:
- You threaten to hurt someone…
- You plan to hurt yourself…
- Someone has hurt you…
- Your safety is at risk…
- You give us permission to share with other trusted adults.
in these cases, we are obligated to tell other trusted adults.
Middle and High School Anonymous Reporting
This anonymous concern form is intended for students to use when they are concerned about another student (or other students) and don’t want to be identified as the reporter.
To RIS Students: We value your knowledge and hearing from you can be essential for us in both our response to concerns and to prevent harm to our student body. Anonymous reporting has been shown to break down barriers by giving voice to students who might otherwise remain silent out of fear of retaliation or rejection. Please use this resource responsibly and we hope that you will step up and speak out. Of course our teachers, administration, and counseling team are always here to speak to you directly as well. We invite you to use the form to share your concerns. You can find the anonymous reporting form on your Managebac Class Page, as well as gain access from QR codes posted around campus.
Resources
Meet the Team
Click each staff member’s image to read their bios!
Connor Wade
School Counselor
Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor and educator with over a decade of experience supporting young people and families in educational and mental health settings. Originally from the Wood River Valley, Connor graduated from Boston College with a degree in Psychology in 2009. He returned to Idaho in 2012 to begin his career in education at Sun Valley Community School, where he taught upper school mathematics, served as a learning specialist, coached basketball, and led outdoor education trips, experiences that deeply shaped his approach to supporting students. Connor earned his Master’s degree in Counseling from Palo Alto University in 2023 and has worked with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of mental health and life challenges. He cares deeply about helping young people feel understood, connected, and empowered in their personal growth. In his free time, Connor enjoys playing music, hiking, camping, and spending time with his partner Tassarah and their dogs Oso and Moose. Connor is excited to join the Riverstone community and contribute to a culture of compassion, curiosity, and well-being.
Andrea Kuenzli
School Counselor
Andrea Kuenzli is Riverstone’s counselor for grades Preschool through Grade 12. Andrea graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Andrea has been a licensed therapist in the state of Idaho since 2016. Andrea loves spending time outdoors with her husband and three young boys.
