Riverside Middle SchoolLearn today, conquer tomorrow!

Principal Karen Satter

Hello, my name is Karen Satter and I am the principal at Riverside Middle School. Over the past 27 years, I have worked in the field of education as a counselor, teacher, dean, athletic director, instructional coach, and principal for grades K-12 in 6 different buildings. For the past 19 years I have worked in the Garfield Re-2 School District and 16 of those years at Riverside Middle School.  Riverside is a very special school where we are a family and truly care about one another. I am grateful to lead such a wonderful school in an amazing valley that includes our two communities of Silt and New Castle.  I have two children who attended elementary school at Kathryn Senor, middle school at Riverside, and high school at Coal Ridge. My eldest son Matt is a graduate from the University of Wyoming with a business marketing degree.  My younger son Will is a senior at the University of Wyoming where he is also majoring in business communication.  Go Pokes! I feel extremely grateful to call this valley our home with the fantastic people that live here and the quality of life we have.  I enjoy the outdoors and love to be active by hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, reading,  and playing games with family and friends.  I look forward to a great year and I am excited to be back in school.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.  Go Vikings!!!
Contact Ms. Satter

Phone: 970-665-7800
Email: [email protected]

Assistant Principal Danielle Bailey

Welcome!! 

My name is Mrs. Bailey, and I am one of the assistant principals at Riverside Middle School. I have been teaching 6th grade ELA at our school for the past 11 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Grace College and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University. 

Contact Mrs. Bailey
Phone: 970-665-7800
Email: [email protected]

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Trenton Bakich

I have lived in the valley since 2007, and I am entering my 14th year as a Viking! I love my family and the time that we spend together. I enjoy getting outdoors, but my passion is finding something new to learn, focusing all of my energy on understanding it, and moving on to something else. I am looking forward to the year as we all come together to ensure the success of ALL of our students. This is a fantastic school and a wonderful place to work. Go Vikings!