As the weather continues to warm up, The New England Center for Children (NECC) is preparing to revive its Edible Schoolyard project for another gardening season. This year, the academic, vocational, and food services departments have collaborated on a three-pronged approach for student involvement to enhance students’ learning experience.
Allie Phillips, a tutor in NECC’s Partner Program in Derry, NH, was nominated by a colleague because “she is always a ball of sunshine every time she walks into the classroom! Allie is one of the best staff members when it comes to problem-solving and helping students independently problem-solve themselves.”
Annie Tetteh is in her third year as a Human Resources business partner for The New England Center for Children (NECC). She was nominated by a colleague because she “brings a calm professional demeanor to the HR Department."
This spring, The New England Center for Children (NECC) will have ten runners representing six states participate in the 128th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America, each with their unique connections to autism and NECC.
Rose Spitzer, a core shift manager (CSM) and level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) residential team, has worked for NECC for four years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “she is a leader her fellow staff want to follow.”
Gretchen Resto-Maldonado joined NECC as a level 2 teacher in January 2022. She was nominated because she “comes to work with a smile on her face every day! Gretchen is an excellent case manager and advocate for all the students.”
Christine Pellerin, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has the perfect job as the program coordinator for the RISE (Reaching Independence through Supported Employment) program in Shrewsbury. It’s a job she found thanks to her experiences learned over her 12 years working in the residential and vocational departments at NECC.
Nicole Goldberg, MS, BCBA, LABA, began her career at NECC as an undergraduate intern in 2008. Now a professional development specialist, Nicole was nominated by a colleague because “she's a consummate professional who is extremely dedicated to the mission of NECC.”
Irene Looi, MS, BCBA, LABA, a program specialist at NECC, has been able to nurture her dedication to ABA through the Western New England graduate program offered at NECC. Recently, she presented her research at the WNE Colloquium, exchanging ideas and research insights with like-minded colleagues passionate about this field.
On February 26, MRC-NECC held a ceremony honoring the 15 staff members who earned their Master of Science in Education (non-licensure program) from Simmons University, the first international cohort to complete the program through NECC.
