Annie Tetteh is in her third year as a Human Resources business partner for The New England Center for Children (NECC). She was nominated by a colleague because she “brings a calm professional demeanor to the HR Department."
Rose Spitzer, a core shift manager (CSM) and level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) residential team, has worked for NECC for four years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “she is a leader her fellow staff want to follow.”
Gretchen Resto-Maldonado joined NECC as a level 2 teacher in January 2022. She was nominated because she “comes to work with a smile on her face every day! Gretchen is an excellent case manager and advocate for all the students.”
Nicole Goldberg, MS, BCBA, LABA, began her career at NECC as an undergraduate intern in 2008. Now a professional development specialist, Nicole was nominated by a colleague because “she's a consummate professional who is extremely dedicated to the mission of NECC.”
Amanda Albanesi, MS, BCBA, began her career at The New England Center for Children (NECC) as an intern in 2019 and is now in her second year as a residential coordinator for NECC’s Westborough 2 residential team. She was nominated by her colleagues “for her dedication to our students and their success!”
Olivia Tomyl has worked as a level 2 teacher in NECC's IIP since June 2022. She was nominated because she is “dedicated and has a great rapport with all of the students and staff. She goes above and beyond and always comes up with great ideas!”
MaKenzie Briere, MS, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) since 2015, serving in a number of roles, including her current position as program specialist for ITT Apartment 4.
Grace “Grasya” Smith has worked as a clinical residential program coordinator for The New England Center for Children for two and a half years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “when she is on shift, we feel her presence and support. When we see Grasya, we are instantly relieved.”
Riley Moran has worked as a level 2 teacher at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for a year and a half. She was nominated by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond for her fellow staff and students."
Alexander Aspuru has worked as a level 2 teacher at NECC since August 2021. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “He always has a positive demeanor on shift, interacts wonderfully with students, and is a great role model when it comes to following NECC and team guidelines.”
