THE LATEST NECC NEWS
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."
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Amy Sparkes
Amy Sparkes, a lead teacher in a Partner Program Classroom in Chelmsford, MA, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she "is an incredible leader and mentor."
NECC in the News: Behavioral Health Buoys
NECC was included in a recent Boston Business Journal article, entitled “Behavioral Health Buoys,” about the challenges Massachusetts is facing in building a workforce to meet the growing behavioral health needs.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Justin Bashaw, MSEd
Justin Bashaw, an ACE® client support specialist, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because he “goes above and beyond to be a friendly face and ACE expert for both our clients and for NECC staff."
NECC Celebrates AAC Awareness Month
This October, NECC is celebrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month. The NECC community of speech-language pathologists (SLPs), families, and educators are raising awareness about the pivotal role that AAC plays in empowering individuals to communicate and engage with their community.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Colleen Mills
Colleen Mills, a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) program, has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes above and beyond for all of her students, ensuring they receive compassion, dignity, and respect."