This spring, The New England Center for Children (NECC) will have ten runners representing six states participate in the 128th Bank of America Boston Marathon®, which will take place on April 15, 2024.
Lisa Reebel has worked at The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Michael F. Downey Center for Child Development for eight years. She was nominated by colleagues because “she is a wonderful and dedicated toddler teacher" and a "great fitness instructor."
Sean Hemminger, who works on NECC's Salem End Road team, has worked at NECC for a year and a half. She was nominated by a colleague because she “keeps our days running smoothly and always has her students’ best interests at heart."
NECC has announced new appointments to leadership and members to its Board of Directors.
Shay Falkins, a level 2 teacher on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Oak Street team, has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond when it comes to keeping her students engaged and learning."
On Friday, October 13, Massport celebrated the opening of Logan International Airport’s newly renovated Terminal E, which includes the airport’s first sensory/calming room – a project with which The New England Center for Children (NECC) has been heavily involved.
Sarah LaPierre currently serves as a teacher at NECC’s Michael F. Downey Center for Child Development, but she initially joined NECC as a teacher in the residential programs in 2017. She was nominated by her colleagues because her love for children shines through in everything she does.
Samantha Young, MS, has worked in The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Partner Program for three years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “she is one of the hardest working individuals I have ever met."
Allison Bergenholtz, PhD, BCBA, LABA, currently serves as NECC's director of Professional Development, but she began her career at NECC as a teacher 16 years ago. She was nominated by her colleagues because she not only has been “an outstanding collaborator” and an “excellent advocate for teachers”
Though Jayne Colantonio, MSEd, BCBA, found her way to The New England Center for Children (NECC) somewhat by accident, she has stayed for nearly a decade. Colantonio, a senior education coordinator in NECC’s Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), was nominated because “she has been an amazing boss and a great mentor.”
