Many students have never been to B201. But if they do go this year, they will encounter a new administrator. Assistant Principal Shelby Boisvert has been hired to replace Vikki DeSimone, who retired in June.
“I want to tell everyone at this school to make high school count, to look out for and support each other as we try for an amazing year,” said new Assistant Principal Shelby Boisvert.
Boisvert worked at Lowell High School as a school counselor before coming to the Regional.
“My background as a counselor and as part of the Student Support Specialist team will help me with this job because I have the ability to ask certain questions to students that I normally wouldn’t be able to,” said Boisvert.
Social Studies Department Head Angela Colwell-Arbour said she hopes that Boisvert’s knowledge will positively impact the school.
“I’ve seen Ms. Boisvert in meetings, and I’m excited to learn from her, especially because she has so much experience from Lowell,” said Colwell-Arbour.
Boisvert said her top priority with students involves building strong connections.
“I want to connect with students. I want them to be able to express themselves and to be objective with me,” said Boisvert.
Director of Counseling Kendra Cantrell said Boisvert has already made an impact in their department.
“Because Boisvert was a counselor before, I feel that she has a really nice perspective. She’s also been very communicative and collaborative with us,” said Cantrell.
Boisvert has also made an impression on the Special Education team.
“Ms. Boisvert has done a nice job transitioning to WRHS. She’s a great team member, and we’re lucky to have her,” said Director of Special Education Shaunna Hauver.
Boisvert said she wants to emphasize fairness in her decisions, emphasizing that students will always have a voice with her.
“I had a student ask me if I am strict, and I told them I try not to be strict but instead to be fair. I want students to have a voice when they enter my office” said Boisvert.
Junior Antoni Witwicki shared what he hopes to see from the new assistant principal.
“I want an assistant principal that cares about the students — not really strict but more fair. Another thing I want to see is an important level of authority,” said Witwicki.
Sophomore Julian Salvatore pointed out the qualities he wants to see in an assistant principal.
“I really value an assistant principal who treats everyone fairly and shows respect,” said Salvatore. “Also someone who’s interested in what’s going on in clubs and sports.”
Boisvert reflected on areas she hopes to improve as an assistant principal.
“The thing I want to do more is interact with students and teachers. I was in Lowell for 20 years. I really had a good relationship with those teachers,” said Boisvert. “I hope I can get the same relationship with these new teachers as I spend more time in this position.”
Assistant Principal Matthew Lane praised Boisvert, highlighting the qualities that have already impacted the school.
“Boisvert has been really friendly and caring. She also has a really nice perspective, and I would like to learn from her,” said Lane. “We overall have a great administration team.”
Freshman Lily Songer hopes for an assistant principal who truly cares about students and what happens to them.
“I had a rotation of principals at Chocksett, and I really want to see an assistant principal who cares about her work. I don’t want a rotation of principals like at Chocksett,” said Songer.
Overall, Boisvert said the transition from Lowell has been smooth.
“The transition between the schools was very smooth,” said Boisvert. “I can thank all the assistant principals and department heads for helping me get used to the place and for knowing the Mountaineer way.”
