Kendyl Ulrich

Hi there! My name is Kendyl Ulrich (the kids call me Ms. U!), This year marks my tenth year as a school counselor, and my fifth year at Bow Elementary School!

What is a school counselor, you may wonder? A school counselor works with all students, individually, in small groups, and in the classroom. The goal is to assist students with any issue that may be interfering with learning (academics, peer relations, conflicts, family situations, attendance, etc.). I consult with parent and teachers to best help each student and ensure that his/her needs are met. Parents may contact me with a specific concern. Teachers may ask me to check in with a student. Students may seek my assistance to talk as well. They may stop me in the hallway or make an appointment to talk about a particular topic or issue. Sometimes, I will borrow a student or group of students to see me in my office. DON'T BE ALARMED!!! I most likely need to ask a question, check in, or follow up on something. Students are also welcome to "pop in" just to say hi or have lunch.

When a student talks to me, it is confidential. HOWEVER, if a student tells me that they are going to hurt someone, that they are hurting themselves, or that they are being hurt/abused by someone, I am no longer able to keep that information confidential. I will need to take appropriate measures to ensure the student's safety.

There are times that a student may talk to me about something that I think a parent/guardian, teacher, or other adult needs to be made aware. I will talk about the situation with the student and work with the student to inform the necessary individuals. This can be difficult and overwhelming for the student; however a student's well being is always the priority.

Anne Mason

Hi! My Name is Anne Mason!

I am one of the school counselors here at Bow Elementary. I work with grades 2, 3, and 4 here at BES. I graduated from Plymouth State University with my Masters in School Counseling and this is my third year at Bow!

As a school counselor, I work with students individually, in small groups, and sometimes in the classroom. I am here to support ALL students academically, socially, and emotionally in order to help them reach their fullest potential! Mrs. Ulrich and I work closely with teachers, parents, and administration in order to best serve the students here at Bow. Teachers or parents may ask us to talk with their student or child about a specific concern or to just check in with them. Students are welcome to make an appointment or stop by either of our offices to talk about a particular topic/issue or to just say hello or have lunch! 

When a student talks to me, it is confidential. UNLESS a student tells me that they are going to hurt someone, that they are hurting themselves, that they are being hurt/abused by someone, or if they give me permission to tell another trusted adult. In that instance, I will take appropriate measures to ensure the student's safety.

There are times that a student may talk to me about something that I think a parent/guardian, teacher, or other adult needs to be made aware. I will talk about the situation with the student and work with the student to inform the necessary individuals. This can be difficult and overwhelming for the student, however a student's well being is always the priority.