For ten weeks over the summer, 60 interns from 36 colleges and universities nationwide received hands-on learning and training through NECC’s award-winning programs. For two of NECC’s interns, this summer helped them realize the potential the field of autism education holds.
Linda Donahue’s journey with NECC spans over three decades, during which she has become a cornerstone of the agency. With a calm demeanor, a friendly personality, and an unwavering commitment to the mission of NECC, Donahue has left an indelible mark on the countless students and fellow staff whose lives she has touched.
When Miriam Ramirez-Garceau came to Massachusetts from her home in El Salvador in 2019, she arrived intending to enroll in a program to learn more about special education and working with children with autism. It didn’t take her long before she found her place at NECC.
Katie Mulholland, a lead tutor in a Partner Program Classroom in Derry, NH, has worked at NECC for two years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is “dedicated to and passionate about her work."
Alea Ketchum, a level 2 teacher on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Ursla Drive residential team, has worked for NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she is a “phenomenal teacher who shows compassion and consideration for all staff and students."
Sean Cooke, an APE instructor who has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for 16 years, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because he is “unmatched in his ability to remain calm and poised across situations. He is a true pleasure for students and staff alike.”
TIME magazine recently published a piece about artificial intelligence (AI) and special education, which featured a photo of an NECC student.
Jessica Beaudry, a tutor in NECC’s Partner Program, was nominated because she “continually works hard to gain so much knowledge. In the classroom, she is dedicated to all the students and is an amazing resource when you need help understanding academic curriculum or behavior plans.”
Gary Burnell, assistant director of Facilities, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “while his work is often behind the scenes, Gary's readiness to assist with projects big and small speaks volumes."
Bailey Williams has worked as a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) for a year. She was nominated by a colleague because she has “the most positive attitude. She’s always willing to drop whatever she’s doing and help out.”
