Yoselin Hernandez-Avalos was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she consistently goes above and beyond to support the team. She’s always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s problem-solving or offering guidance.”
Olivia Pandola, a teacher in The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at NECC for two years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is “such a great teacher and coworker” and “a pleasure to work with.”
Vanesa Valdes, a level 2 teacher for NECC’s Salem End Road residential team, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes above and beyond to make meaningful relationships with her students and is always willing to help fellow staff. Vanesa is a great resource and is so supportive!”
Grace Donahue, a level 2 teacher, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she’s “always the first to respond whenever anyone needs help.”
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.”
Bailey Williams has worked as a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) for a year. She was nominated by a colleague because she has “the most positive attitude. She’s always willing to drop whatever she’s doing and help out.”
Kelsey Mellekas, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children for ten years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is an amazing supervisor who is always there to support each member of the team."
Amy Doyle, a level 2 teacher and core shift manager (CSM) for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Higley Road residential team, has worked at NECC since September 2022. She was nominated by a colleague because of the support she provides for her team.
Allie Phillips, a tutor in NECC’s Partner Program in Derry, NH, was nominated by a colleague because “she is always a ball of sunshine every time she walks into the classroom! Allie is one of the best staff members when it comes to problem-solving and helping students independently problem-solve themselves.”
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.”
