STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Admire
Michelle Admire, the TAC for one of NECC’s residential groups, has worked at NECC for nearly 12 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes about and beyond in her position of a TAC.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Caitlin Hodgman, MS
Caitlin Hodgman, a lead teacher in one of NECC’s partner classrooms, has worked at NECC for six years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because she “is a dedicated employee who shows up to work ready to make a positive change.”
BJ’s Wholesale Club Returns as Presenting Sponsor of NECC 5K
BJ’s Wholesale Club will return as the presenting sponsor of the Annual NECC 5K. The NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism presented by BJ’S Wholesale Club will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Southborough.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Amanda To, MEd
Amanda To, MEd, a teacher at NECC’s Downey Center for Child Development, has worked at NECC for 15 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is “a phenomenal teacher and is always trying to learn something new to improve.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Courtney Tierney, MSEd
Courtney Tierney, MSEd, an education coordinator for NECC’s Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at NECC for nine years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond for all of her students. Her kindness and dedication show in everything that she does.”
Staff Alumna Spotlight: Diana Parry-Cruwys
Diana Parry-Cruwys, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, and her journey with The New England Center for Children (NECC) is one of dedication, growth, and lasting impact. Over 15 years, she advanced through multiple roles, each shaping her into the educator and leader she is today.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Precious Adzalo
Precious Adzalo, a rehabilitation counselor on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Westborough 2 residential team, has worked at NECC for nearly two years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because of “her kindness, dedication, and positive attitude she shares for her students and colleagues.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Sam Cole
Sam Cole, a level 2 teacher on NECC's School Street residential team, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because of the “remarkable dedication he has shown in leading the Pride Alliance Employee Resource Group (ERG).
NECC Partners with Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine to Provide On-Site Care to Students
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with a new partnership with the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) to deliver dental exams and preventative care for students with autism at NECC’s on-site dental clinic.
NECC Featured at Incluzun Summit in Abu Dhabi
On January 21, Kristin Buchanan, MSEd, BCBA, executive director of Gulf Consulting for NECC, participated in the 6th Incluzun Summit in Abu Dhabi. The Summit, which featured 13 experts in the field and attracted 150 attendees, focused on early-year practice for outstanding inclusion of individuals of determination.