Holly Haase grew up in Lafayette, LA and moved to the River Parishes when she met her husband. In 2003, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. Throughout her teaching career, she has taught third through eighth grade students. She has served in various leadership roles as a Mentor Teacher, Master Teacher and Instructional Coach.
Mrs. Haase earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. She and her husband, Jude, have three children: Alyssa, Cole and Cason.
“I am honored and excited to be a part of the Riverside Academy family. I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, parents and community to continue to ensure every student at Riverside has a learning environment to be able to excel in all aspects of life”
My name is Kristin Roccaforte. I am a 1998 graduate of Riverside Academy from which I attended from Kindergarten – 12th grade. In 2002, I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Nicholls State University. I have been a third grade teacher at Riverside Academy for over 15 years. I am married to Mike Roccaforte who is a 1997 graduate of Riverside Academy. We have three children, Brody (6th grade), Brinley (4th grade), and Brax (PK4) who are current students at Riverside Academy. I am excited to serve as the Elementary Supervisor and look forward to share in the success of all students at Riverside Academy.
Coy Boé
9th & 10th Counselor
Coy Boé joins the Riverside family after 16 years of teaching math and French at several area schools and 16 years of guidance counseling at East St. John High. After 32 years of experience, he just recently retired from St. John the Baptist Parish Public School System and is looking forward to a new chapter here at Riverside.
9th and 10th Counselor
French I, II, III, IV
Kristen Roussel
11th & 12th Counselor
Kristen Roussel returns to Riverside Academy from Parkview Baptist in Baton Rouge, where she currently resides. She is a 2009 Riverside alumna and former member of the Marching Pride of Riverside. Kristen could not be more thrilled to be a Rebel again and serve the students of RA! She is a graduate of Louisiana State University where she earned a B.S. in Child and Family Services and was a member of the LSU Colorguard in the Golden Band from Tigerland. She is excited to yet again be a part of the family that makes Riverside a truly special place to call “home”.
