Janice Elardo has been working as a rehabilitation counselor at NECC for the last year. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because “she is so kind to work with and advocates for the needs of the students and fellow staff on the floor.”
On March 27, The Landmark featured a cover story on the the Duffy family of Holden, MA, who are part of The New England Center for Children's (NECC) Early Markers of Autism Infant Sibling Study.
Casey Gormely has worked as a level 2 teacher in the IIP at NECC for about a year. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is always going above and beyond for her students. The students are always so happy to see her, and I’ve never met a more positive person.”
Yoselin Hernandez-Avalos was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she consistently goes above and beyond to support the team. She’s always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s problem-solving or offering guidance.”
Michelle Admire, the TAC for one of NECC’s residential groups, has worked at NECC for nearly 12 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes about and beyond in her position of a TAC.”
Caitlin Hodgman, a lead teacher in one of NECC’s partner classrooms, has worked at NECC for six years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because she “is a dedicated employee who shows up to work ready to make a positive change.”
BJ’s Wholesale Club will return as the presenting sponsor of the Annual NECC 5K. The NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism presented by BJ’S Wholesale Club will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Southborough.
Amanda To, MEd, a teacher at NECC’s Downey Center for Child Development, has worked at NECC for 15 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is “a phenomenal teacher and is always trying to learn something new to improve.”
Courtney Tierney, MSEd, an education coordinator for NECC’s Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at NECC for nine years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond for all of her students. Her kindness and dedication show in everything that she does.”
Diana Parry-Cruwys, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, and her journey with The New England Center for Children (NECC) is one of dedication, growth, and lasting impact. Over 15 years, she advanced through multiple roles, each shaping her into the educator and leader she is today.
