Counseling
Michelle Pringle: Counselor, Royalton Elementary
Michelle started at WRUD in 2019, where she worked in the alternative program. In 2021 she joined the Royalton Elementary campus as the school counselor. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, her many dogs, and plants of all kinds! You can reach Michelle at mpringle@wrvsu.org.
Miriam Clark: HS Counseling Assistant, Royalton
Miriam grew up in Randolph, Vermont, where she met her husband before moving to his hometown of South Royalton in 2011. She has called South Royalton home ever since and loves being part of the community.
When she’s not busy supporting her two sons at their sporting events, Miriam enjoys cooking, camping, and spending time outdoors with her family. Life is always busy with two boys and three dogs, but she wouldn’t have it any other way! She also loves getting out on a good Jeep adventure and making memories with the people—and pups—she loves most.
Alex Wawrzyniak : Counselor, High School
Alex Wawrzyniak (or "Mr. W" to his students) is a school counselor with 12 years of experience. He joined the staff of WRVHS in 2024. His leisure time favorites include nature walks, books, movies, and computer gaming. He lives in Vershire, VT with his wife, daughter, and dog. He can be reached at awawrzyniak@wrvsu.org
Michelle Scott: SAP Counselor
Michelle is the Student Assistant Program (SAP) counselor at the White River Valley High School. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and Early Childhood Development from Granite State College. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and son, reading and baking. Michelle can be reached at mscott@wrvsu.org.
Nicole LaMothe: Counselor, Middle School
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Nicole has been a school counselor in the WRUD schools since 2006, where she worked with students in grades 7-12. In 2021, she joined WRVHS as the high school counselor. She has experience as a counselor, support plan coordinator, ropes course facilitator, and in restorative practices. Nicole attended the University of Vermont for her undergraduate in Psychology and Sociology and the University of New Hampshire for her Masters degree in Counseling. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, playing flute and piccolo with the South Royalton Town Band, hiking, skiing, dancing, and taking traveling adventures of all kinds! You can reach Nicole at nlamothe@wrvsu.org.
Benjamin Dohn: Assistant Counselor, Middle School
Ben began working for WRVSU in the fall of 2021. Ben primarily works with middle school students through individual and small group instruction. Hiking, being outdoors, and playing/watching basketball are among his favorite things to do in his free time. Ben has 10 years experience working with youth and adolescents through non-profit educational initiatives, workforce development, and social emotional growth. Ben grew up in central New York and attended SUNY Oswego for his undergraduate studies before briefly living in Seattle, Washington working with AmeriCorps VISTA. Ben then relocated to Buffalo, New York in order to pursue his Master’s in Social Work at the University at Buffalo. Most recently, Ben has been living in the Upper Valley for the past 3 years. You can reach Ben at bdohn@wrvsu.org.
Sage Albert: Counselor, Bethel Elementary
Sage grew up in South Florida but has moved around a lot and is excited to start her next adventure in Vermont! Sage is committed to using a strengths based approach when working with all students. She is passionate about advocacy and removing systemic barriers to students' education. Her goal is to help every student discover their best self. In her free time she enjoys arts and crafts, puzzles, swimming, and trying new places to eat. Sage graduated from The Ohio State University with her Master’s degree in School Counseling and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. You can reach her at salbert@wrvsu.org