The L. Vincent Strully, Jr. Endowment Fund for The New England Center for Children will ensure that NECC recruits and trains the best staff to serve children with autism, both at NECC and throughout the world. The fund, which was announced at the 2022 Children of Promise Gala on November 11, has secured $15 million in commitments upon which to build over the next few years.
McKenzie Rusczyk, a teacher in NECC’s ITT Apartment 4, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague for her ability to ensure each shift runs smoothly.
The New England Center for Children will build a state-of-the-art dental clinic operated by New England Dental Group in its school in Southborough providing on-site dental services for NECC students.
Shawn Janetzke, a program specialist for NECC’s ITT Apartment 3, has worked for NECC for seven years and in a variety of roles. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight for being a great resource to his team.
New England Dental Group (NEDG) has been a valued community partner of The New England Center for Children (NECC) since 2017. This year, NEDG is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Children of Promise Gala, the biggest fundraiser of the year for NECC.
Taylor Collins, a program specialist for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) Apartment 1, has worked at NECC for more than seven years. A colleague nominated Collins because “she is more than deserving of the mention.”
Elliot Handin is a fighter. Diagnosed with leukemia at just three months old, Elliot beat the odds, defied his doctors’ grim diagnoses, and is now a thriving 17-year-old student in NECC’s residential program.
Courtney Sickel, a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s Westborough 2 residence, was nominated because she’s “reliable, kind, and a great advocate for all the girls on West 2. She is a kind leader, strong advocate, and great teacher who we are so lucky to have.”
Erin Carmody has served as director of NECC’s day care center for 14 years. She was nominated for going “above and beyond for the day care children and her staff. She allows parents to come to work knowing their children are in great care throughout the day.”
Though Alex Heggie has only worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) in Southborough for two years, his connections with the organization date back more than a decade – and another continent.
