Employee Testimonials

NECC is an employer of select professionals who are highly motivated, extremely qualified, and unwaveringly dedicated to providing the best education and care for children with autism spectrum disorders. They share a belief in the importance of their work and know that there is no better place to make a difference than NECC.

Here's what some staff members have said about NECC:

• “At this point in my career, I can’t even imagine teaching at another school and feeling this satisfied with the experience. NECC has proven to be a supportive and effective school, improving the lives of its students day to day. I am proud to be just one of the many teachers here.”
  Theresa Packard, MSEd. Teacher, Groton Cooperative Satellite Program
   
• “During the past three years I have gained an uncountable number of skills working with students with autism and developmental delays and after completing NECC’s graduate program through Simmons College, I am now certified to teach in the public schools. However, I have decided to stay at NECC because of the relationships that I have formed with students and colleagues. Every day at NECC provides me with new challenges. If someone asked me why I work here, my first reply would not be a list of the school’s benefits but simply, ‘Why not?’ These kids and staff are the best!”
  David Searles, MSEd. Day Coordinator, Parker Road Team
   
• “In my experience at The New England Center for Children, I feel that I have become well-equipped to work with a vast population of students with intensive special needs and behavior disorders. I was fortunate to work with well-trained supervisors who excelled in what they did and shared that information with me.”
  Maria Felix, MSEd. Program Specialist, Day School
   
• “What has been of great benefit to me educationally was the ability to pursue a Master’s degree while gaining both the experience of working with this population and the ongoing staff training. Professionally, NECC has allowed me to grow beyond my initial teaching position into roles that have challenged me in new ways.”
  Frank Ciccone, MA, BCBA Program Specialist, Westboro 1 Team
   
• “The most rewarding aspect of my job is watching students make progress. This progress would not be possible without all of the supports provided by NECC. Working directly with a specialist who has an abundance of knowledge about Applied Behavior Analysis has helped develop my teaching skills.”
  Leigh-Anne Malio, MSEd. Teacher, Ashburnham Cooperative Satellite Program
  
  
• “My experience at NECC has afforded me a most valuable opportunity, one which helps me work with the most challenging and rewarding children. The environment of teamwork and consistent feedback from within the interdisciplinary team is unlike no other I have experienced.”
  Marion Karsina, Jr., RN, Nurse
   
• “I completed my M.S. studies at Simmons College this summer, and thanks to NECC’s tuition reimbursement program, the graduate degree was very affordable. The Simmons Masters program, with courses taught on-site, provided a fantastic opportunity to become a more versatile, proficient teacher, with the skills needed to enable diverse learners to attain social, academic, and self-care successes at school, at home, and in the community. I feel that if I ever decide to leave The Center to teach in a public school or provide service to other educators as a specialized consultant, the training and experience I have gained working and studying at NECC will allow me to be extremely prepared for what lies ahead. For now, however, I am satisfied with my decision to remain at NECC and I look forward to a great future.”
  Nicholas Gilman, MSEd. Level 2 Teacher – Day Team
   
• “Prior to working at NECC, I had worked for a year in a public school, but was frustrated by the unstructured format of their curriculum for students with special needs, particularly those requiring additional behavioral programming. I wanted training from experienced special educators with a focus on behavior analysis. As challenging as my work at NECC has been, I have felt needed, respected and a part of a community working towards a common purpose – to provide the best education possible for its students. I am proud to be part of such an exceptional educational organization.”
  Elizabeth Tinglof, MSEd., Academic Teacher