STAFF SPOTLIGHT: McKenzie Rusczyk
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 to Build State-of-the-Art Dental Clinic on Campus
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.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Shawn Janetzke, MS, BCBA, LABA
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.
Meet Children of Promise Gala Presenting Sponsor New England Dental Group
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.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Taylor Collins, MS, BCBA
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.”
Acts of Generosity: The Carlin-Handin Family
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.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Courtney Sickel
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.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Erin Carmody
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.”
Teacher Feature: Alex Heggie
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.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: David Booker
David Booker, a level 2 teacher on IIP Cohort G, joined NECC nine years ago. He was nominated by a colleague because “his positive attitude and upbeat demeanor are infectious and the enjoyment he displays when interacting with his peers and the students is a breath of fresh air.”