THE LATEST NECC NEWS
Meet NECC’s 2025 Boston Marathon Team
In April, a group of ten dedicated runners will lace up their sneakers to tackle the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America as members of Team NECC. These runners are united by a common purpose: to raise critical funds and awareness for autism and NECC.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Grace Donahue
Grace Donahue, a level 2 teacher, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she’s “always the first to respond whenever anyone needs help.”
NECC’s Onsite Hearing Tests Promote Student Success
For children with autism, completing medical procedures can be an immense challenge. These mandatory hearing screenings have required NECC staff and students to invest in a full-day trip to Boston. Now, students are tested using a less invasive test onsite at NECC Southborough.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Hannah Connolly
Hannah Connolly, a tutor in one of NECC's Partner Program classrooms in Derry, NH, has worked in NECC’s Public School Services (PSS) program for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “works so well with all the students."
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Shannon Rawson
Shannon Rawson, a level 2 teacher, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “the way she interacts with her students is truly special—she always knows how to bring a smile to their faces and consistently goes above and beyond to pay it forward.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Lloyd
Thomas Lloyd, an IT desktop support associate, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for a year and a half. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight because he is “so helpful, attentive, and kind."