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Team NECC Falmouth Road Race Runners Raise Funds, Awareness for Autism
Every August, more than 10,000 runners line up at the start of the Falmouth Road Race in Woods Hole on Cape Cod. For nearly two decades, 15 of those runners have been members of Team NECC – individuals running on behalf of the students with autism at NECC.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Abbey Kelley
Abbey Kelley found her way to The New England Center for Children (NECC) as a summer intern in 2021 and is now a level 2 teacher. She was nominated by a colleague because she “consistently has a positive attitude and is always willing to do what's best for the team."
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: John Barnard
John Barnard has been a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Ursla Drive residence for two years. He was nominated by a colleague because he “goes above and beyond for the team.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Foley
Amanda Foley has worked as a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) for two years. She was nominated by a colleague because “everything she does is in the best interest of the students,"
NECC Staff Present Simmons University Program Research
On July 11, staff members from The New England Center for Children (NECC) enrolled in the Simmons University Applied Autism Research graduate program presented their research proposals during a poster session at NECC’s campus in Southborough.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Caitlyn Connolly, MS, BCBA
Caitlyn Connolly, MS, BCBA, residential coordinator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Higley Road residence, has worked at NECC for five years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “is in a million places at once when she is on shift, whether it's coaching, supporting, or offering advice.”