Staff Spotlight: Nina Tomic
Nina Tomic, a teacher in Downey Center for Child Development, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is a “committed, loving teacher who cares deeply about the children and their education.”
Sustainability in Action: Green Committee Revamps Recycling at NECC
NECC's Green Committee is an example of how a small group of like-minded individuals can have a big impact on their community.
Staff Spotlight: Renee Makiling Portillo
Renee Makiling Portillo, a rehabilitation counselor on NECC's Westborough 2 residence team, has been working at NECC for over a year. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague for “her kindness, positive attitude, and patience working with our students!”
MRC-NECC Establishes Vocational Partnership with Abu Dhabi Hotel
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Special Education operated by The New England Center for Children (MRC-NECC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel in Abu Dhabi, which will provide education, vocational training, and community engagement for MRC students.
Staff Spotlight: Jenny Loring, MS, BCBA, LABA
Jenny Loring, MS, BCBA, LABA, a senior consultant in NECC’s Consulting and Public School Services (PSS) Department, began her journey at NECC nearly 20 years ago. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “has great relationships with students and is a valuable resource to staff.”
A Night of Creativity and Community: The 7th Annual NECC Art Show
On April 10, the NECC community gathered for a truly unforgettable evening at the 7th Annual NECC Art Show. Hosted by David Klein and Elizabeth Wetherbee Klein, the event brought together nearly 100 parents, staff, students, and community supporters and raised more than $10,000 for NECC's Annual Fund.
NECC UAE Staff Celebrate Simmons Graduation
In March, a remarkable milestone was celebrated as Cohorts 2 and 3 of the Simmons University master’s degree program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) graduated from the program. Aldwin Galicia, a senior classroom teacher at MRC-NECC received the prestigious Dr. D. Daniel Gould Award.
Staff Spotlight: Janice Elardo
Janice Elardo has been working as a rehabilitation counselor at NECC for the last year. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because “she is so kind to work with and advocates for the needs of the students and fellow staff on the floor.”
Early Markers of Autism Study Helping Holden Family
On March 27, The Landmark featured a cover story on the the Duffy family of Holden, MA, who are part of The New England Center for Children's (NECC) Early Markers of Autism Infant Sibling Study.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Casey Gormely
Casey Gormely has worked as a level 2 teacher in the IIP at NECC for about a year. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is always going above and beyond for her students. The students are always so happy to see her, and I’ve never met a more positive person.”