
Ben began working for the WRVSU as a Student Assistance Counselor in the fall of 2021. Ben primarily works with middle school students through individual and small group instruction. 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 and working with AmeriCorps VISTA. Ben then relocated to Buffalo, New York in order to achieve his Master’s in Social Work at the University at Buffalo which he completed in May 2022. In his free time, Ben enjoys coaching, hiking, being outdoors, and playing/watching basketball, soccer, or baseball. Ben has been involved with student athletics at WRVMS since 2021. In addition to being the MS Student Assistance Counselor he is also the MS Athletics Director, Head Coach for boys soccer and basketball. You can reach Ben at bdohn@wrvsu.org.