Claire (Kennedy) Arriaga, MS, BCBA, LABA, a program specialist for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Saddle Hill Road residential team, has worked at NECC since 2020. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague “because of her caring attitude toward our students, and her support of staff. She speaks to students as […]
Rowena Li, a residential coordinator on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Francine Road residential team, has worked at NECC for five years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because of the “positivity and professionalism she consistently brings to each shift. Rowena fosters a calm and encouraging environment, always treating her […]
Jules Vig has worked as a level 2 teacher on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Salem End Road residential team for three years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because she “goes above and beyond advocating for students and ensuring safety for staff and students. She has dedicated her time […]
McKenzie Ruscyzk, MSEd, an education coordinator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) New Castle Road (NCR) residential team, has worked at NECC for nearly five years. She was nominated by colleagues for Staff Spotlight because she is “someone who truly goes above and beyond for both staff and students. She always brings positive […]
Emily Randrup, MSEd, BCBA, an education specialist in The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Adult Services program, has worked at NECC for eight years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “you can see the genuine happiness in her eyes when she sees students make progress in the IEP classes and […]
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, announced the election of Scott Schmadeke, executive vice president and chief operations officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club to join the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Schmadeke brings a wealth of experience in retail leadership and oversight which he honed over 32 […]
Vanessa Cervantes, a rehabilitation counselor for The New England Center for Children’s Westborough 2 residential team, has worked at NECC for a year and a half. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “she is selfless and very dedicated to the students’ progress. Vanessa is a very hardworking teacher.” What is your […]
Ariana Hafford, a tutor in one of The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Partner Program classrooms in Milton, NH, has worked with NECC for two years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she “has been a crucial part of the success of the Milton, NH Partner classroom team. She is […]
Ana Barros has been working on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Food Services team for seven years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “she is simply the BEST! Ana makes the most delicious wraps and salads and puts just as much heart into connecting with staff as she does […]