Rectory School

An Independent, Coed, Junior Boarding (5-9) and Day School (Early Childhood-9)

Counseling Services

While Rectory cannot replace a child’s real family, we are dedicated to providing boarding students with an enriched and supportive community that becomes their home away from home. Having counselors who live on campus and interact with students on a daily basis allows for comprehensive knowledge of each student and the environmental factors that impact their daily lives. 

Rectory's counselors have extensive experience supporting adolescents as they navigate what can frequently be a challenging time developmentally. The opportunity for students to talk about their day, challenges they may be experiencing in the classroom, and their peer relationships with a trusted adult are invaluable. Guiding students through these challenges is one way that Rectory builds strong, independent learners and happy and healthy young men and women.

Meet Our Counselors

Mr. Justin Bendall

Mr. Justin Bendall

Titles: Director of Residential Life
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English/Creative Writing, Emory University
Master in Social Work, Mental Health, University of Southern California
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 860-963-6740 ext 326
Donna Grant

Donna Grant

Titles: Director of School Counseling Services
Degrees: B.S., Charter Oak College
M.S.W., Rhode Island College
Email:
Kayla Gustavson

Kayla Gustavson

Titles: M.S.W. Counseling Intern, Auxiliary Dorm Parent
Degrees: B.S.W., Rhode Island College
Email:
Amanda Verdo

Amanda Verdo

Titles: BSW Social Work Intern
Degrees: A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
Email: