Staff Profiles

NECC employs some of the most dedicated and highly trained professionals in the field of autism and developmental disabilities worldwide.

To read profiles of selected staff members, see the links below. Also please check back, as we'll be adding additional profiles in the months ahead.

Utah Nickel
Utah Nickel has been a teacher at NECC since September 2000. Always going above and beyond, Utah's dedication is evident in the many extra hours he puts in, coming in on his own time to make sure that everything is always ready for his students. More…

Laura Hutt
Laura Hutt is a Speech and Language Pathologist who has been with NECC for six years. She has an MS and a training certificate in communication disorders, and has also earned a training certificate in behavior analysis. More…

George Boahen
George Boahen fills one of the most important positions in the NECC residential program -- that of overnight professional. In this role, he substitutes for staff when another team member is absent. More…

Bethany McNamara
Bethany McNamara, Director of Professional Development, has worked in the field of autism and developmental disabilities for more than 25 years. She has been with NECC for 10 years and in her current position for 3. More…