Because being seen clearly shouldn’t be rare,

and finding calm in complexity is possible.

  • I’m a parent

    You’re here because your child learns differently and you want to help them thrive. Whether your learner is gifted, twice-exceptional, or simply wired for deep curiosity, together we’ll uncover their learning patterns, address roadblocks, and build the skills they need to navigate school and life with joy.

  • I’m a life-long learner

    You’re curious, reflective, and maybe standing at a crossroads. You’re not looking for someone to fix things, you’re looking for a partner to help you see differently. Through coaching customized with human-centered design principles, we’ll work together to reconnect you with your strengths, direction, and purpose.

  • I’m part of an organization

    You’re leading through uncertainty, and you want your team or project to move forward with clarity, connection, and purpose. I help organizations use their thinking and time in processes that align people, mature ideas and systems and that result in feasibility, viability and sustainability. Let’s begin a conversation.

  • I'm growing up an idea

    You are bringing an idea to life, designing with purpose or maturing your prototype. You know the work will make a positive contribution. You or your team wish there was a clearer path and intentional and purposeful next right steps. You are passionate, are “all in” and have outcomes to achieve.

I’m Tina Van Erp, M.Ed.

creator of The River® and owner of The River Coach LLC .

Learning is the jet fuel of life.

It changes everything.

For 30 years, I’ve guided learners, parents & organizations and teams to navigate complexity with confidence.

Whether you’re seeking calm in the chaos, clarity in your next steps, or a deeper understanding of how learning flows

You’re in the right place.

and I can’t wait to meet you.

I don’t just solve problems—

I help you see differently.

Human-Centered Design Strategist | Gifted Learner Coach | Learning Specialist