Grace “Grasya” Smith has worked as a clinical residential program coordinator for The New England Center for Children for two and a half years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “when she is on shift, we feel her presence and support. When we see Grasya, we are instantly relieved.”
Riley Moran has worked as a level 2 teacher at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for a year and a half. She was nominated by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond for her fellow staff and students."
Alexander Aspuru has worked as a level 2 teacher at NECC since August 2021. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “He always has a positive demeanor on shift, interacts wonderfully with students, and is a great role model when it comes to following NECC and team guidelines.”
The NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism presented by BJ’S Wholesale Club will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Margaret A. Neary School in Southborough.
Megan King, MSEd, joined The New England Center for Children (NECC) in 2007 as a level 2 teacher and has spent the last six years working as a vocational specialist in NECC’s Vocational Services Department. She was nominated by a colleague because “to Megan, the students always come first!"
Earlier this month, the publisher of Autism Spectrum News interviewed Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, President and CEO of The New England Center for Children (NECC), about her journey to leadership . at NECC
Kimberly Cannata has worked as the assistant director of NECC's the Michael F. Downey Center for Child Development for a year and a half. She was nominated by her colleagues because of her leadership, hard work, and compassion.
The New England Center for Children, a global leader in autism education and research, continues to expand its international footprint with the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The new clinic will provide session-based, applied behavior analysis to clients and their families.
Tiffany Horton has worked for The New England Center for Children for three years and currently works as a waivered education coordinator assisting a lead teacher in the Partner Program in Bedford, NH. She was nominated by a colleague because she “strives for the betterment of students, staff, and herself.”
Ronan Bustamante joined The New England Center for Children (NECC) in March 2022 and currently works as a level 2 teacher for NECC’s Westborough 1 residence. He was nominated by a colleague because he “goes above and beyond to help students and staff."
