STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Samantha Dykes
Samantha Dykes has worked for NECC's Higley Road residence as a level 2 teacher for three years. She was nominated by a colleague for excelling in her roles of an education assistant and case manager.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ashley Dodd
Ashley Dodd, NECC’s event specialist, was nominated for “representing the most positive aspects of NECC. Through events like the Boston Marathon, the Woo Sox [Autism Acceptance] game, and the 5K, she goes above and beyond to ensure smooth planning of events that benefit our staff and students!”
NECC Awarded $26,500 Grant From IR+M Charitable Fund
The New England Center for Children (NECC) has received a $26,500 grant from the Income Research + Management (IR+M) Charitable Fund as part of the company’s annual giving week.
NECC/Simmons Grad Students Share Applied Autism Research Projects
On July 13, staff members from The New England Center for Children (NECC) enrolled in the Simmons University Applied Autism Research graduate program, along with their professors, presented their research proposals during a poster session at NECC’s campus in Southborough.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Erin Trybulski
Erin Trybulski is a human resources (HR) specialist for The New England Center for Children (NECC). Trybulski, who joined NECC a year and a half ago, has had an immediate impact on her team. “She is the first person to greet staff as they walk into the HR office and is always friendly and eager
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Irene Looi, MS, BCBA, LABA
Irene Looi, MS, BCBA, LABA, is a day coordinator for NECC’s Oak Street residence. Looi came to NECC six years ago from Malaysia to work as a graduate assistant and take advantage of earning a free master’s degree. The Oak Street teachers nominated Looi for her dedication, positivity, and leadership.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Bridget Higgins
Bridget Higgins has been a level 2 teacher and core shift manager (CSM) for NECC's Ursla Drive residence for two years. A colleague nominated Higgins because “she is a great leader and mentor” and “when she is on shift you will always feel appreciated.
NECC Named a NASET School of Excellence
The New England Center for Children® (NECC) has been selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence for the 2022-23 school year, the highest honor NASET bestows upon special education schools.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Zalika Tyrell
Zalika Tyrell is a graduate assistant and level 2 teacher who has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for three years. Tyrell was nominated for demonstrating leadership and effectively communicating with her peers, supervisors, and other departments.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Joseph O’Neil, MSEd, MS, CCC-SLP
Joseph O’Neil, MSEd, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist (SLP) who has worked at NECC for 31 years. A colleague nominated O’Neil because he is a true team player, offering “his support to all residential teams every day when we arrive to school, and it is greatly appreciated!”