Jill Lagace, MS, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at The New England Center for Children, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “has a strong foundational understanding of how her services support the students across all aspects of their lives."
Jenna Noccioli-Sullivan, a level 2 teacher on the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she is “a hardworking and dedicated case manager and teacher."
In July of 2022, NECC music teacher Nadia Castagna created The Littlest Musicians music class for staff families with infants and young toddlers. Beginning with just six kids on Zoom, the class has grown to more than 40 children.
Emma Parsons was nominated for Staff Spotlight because "even on the hardest days, Emma is always positive and happy, and always willing to help a coworker. She’s someone we all look up to!"
The 18th Annual NECC Walk/Run for Autism surpassed the totals of previous ones, raising $324,000 with more than 1,000 participants. Virtual teams took part on Cape Cod, in New Hampshire, and in Abu Dhabi.
Kelsey Mellekas, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children for ten years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is an amazing supervisor who is always there to support each member of the team."
The New England Center for Children® (NECC) has been selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence for the 2024-25 school year, the highest honor NASET bestows upon special education schools.
This summer, NECC will welcome its largest-ever class of summer interns: 60 interns from 36 colleges and universities across the country.
Diego Coyle Diez, MS, BCBA, LABA, a residential coordinator, came to NECC from his native Ireland four years ago. He was nominated by multiple colleagues because he “goes above and beyond for both staff and students!"
Monday, June 3 was an un-fore-gettable day as 124 golfers gathered to celebrate the 26th Annual Carlos Placido Dunkin’ Golf Classic for Autism, raising $160,000 for The New England Center for Children.
