Tag: Staff Spotlight

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,”

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.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Linda Donahue, MSEd

Senior Human Resources (HR) Specialist Linda Donahue, MSEd, joined The New England Center for Children (NECC) as a teacher more than three decades ago. She was nominated by a colleague because she “is a dedicated employee who goes above and beyond.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Becca Reardon

Becca Reardon, a level 2 teacher and back-up core shift manager (CSM) for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Westborough 2 residence, has worked for NECC for three years. She was nominated by colleagues because she is “a strong teacher and leader on West 2.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Heather Fortin, MSEd

Heather Fortin joined NECC as a teacher 30 years ago and currently serves as a professor and practicum coordinator for the Simmons graduate program at NECC. She was nominated by a colleague because “she cares so much about her Simmons practicum students and advocates tirelessly for them.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Noelle Lofria

Noelle Lofria has worked in NECC’s Partner Program for three years and currently serves as a tutor in Derry, NH. Lofria, who graduated with her master’s degree from Simmons University last month, was nominated by colleagues because “she is a creative and upbeat member of our team.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Nganga

Anthony Nganga, junior systems administrator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC)’s Information Services, was nominated by a colleague because he was “patient and persistent in helping to resolve an IT issue that resulted in all my work going missing.”