River Academy of Excellence Featured in The TribLive
“Cherie River worked for decades to accomplish her goal of opening a school specifically designed to meet the educational needs of special-needs students in grades K-8.”
The River Academy of Excellence opened Nov. 1 at 3390 Saxonburg Blvd. in Indiana Township. “Twenty years ago, I started my services as a sole practitioner as a speech language pathologist,” River said.
The River Academy of Excellence is a private school serving special-needs students. It is licensed to operate in the state, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
River Academy’s staff of 12 includes two special education teachers, three teacher assistants and a behavioral therapist.
The staff meets all state criteria and has current clearances, certificates and licenses.
River Academy services include speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy and psychology.
Student amenities include a large gym with a zip line, climbing wall, swings, a speech therapy room, a fine motor skills suite and a sensory room with bubbles.