“Making space for LGBTQ+ employees is incredibly important. Creating psychological safety by providing a space for people to express concerns, questions, and ideas is the first step in building a more inclusive and supportive work environment,” shared Kaya Chokshi-Fox, co-lead of NECC’s Pride Alliance ERG.
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.”
Bridget Higgins and Alexander Heggie have been named the 2023 winners of the Myrna E. Libby Scholar Award. The award, established in 2009, honors one NECC staff enrolled in each of the onsite graduate programs through Simmons and Western New England universities.
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.
Last month, more than two dozen staff from The New England Center for Children (NECC) presented their research at the 49th annual Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference, which was held in Denver, Colorado.
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.”
NECC Founder and CEO Vinnie Strully, Jr., was recognized for his decades-long leadership during the Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools (MAAPS) spring awards celebration. Awards were presented to teachers, clinicians, and school leaders of MAAPS member schools serving the special education community across the Commonwealth.
On June 5, more than 100 golfers gathered to celebrate the 25th annual Carlos Placido Dunkin’ Golf Classic for Autism at the Franklin Country Club in Franklin, MA. The event raised more than $100,000 for The New England Center for Children (NECC), a research and education institution in Southborough, MA.
LC Clark, a level 2 counselor and core shift manager for NECC’s Brewer Lane residence, has worked for NECC for three years. Clark was nominated by multiple colleagues because of their strong and efficient management skills and the support and guidance they have given others while on shift.