On February 26, MRC-NECC held a ceremony honoring the 15 staff members who earned their Master of Science in Education (non-licensure program) from Simmons University, the first international cohort to complete the program through NECC.
Amanda Albanesi, MS, BCBA, began her career at The New England Center for Children (NECC) as an intern in 2019 and is now in her second year as a residential coordinator for NECC’s Westborough 2 residential team. She was nominated by her colleagues “for her dedication to our students and their success!”
The Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education operated by NECC (MRC-NECC) celebrated the graduation of the first-ever Simmons UAE cohort. Alya Al-Suwaidi was presented with the Gould Award for Global Excellence in Special Education Teaching, a testament to her dedication and impact in the field of special education.
On March 6, The New England Center for Children (NECC), a global leader in autism education and research, celebrated the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Olivia Tomyl has worked as a level 2 teacher in NECC's IIP since June 2022. She was nominated because she is “dedicated and has a great rapport with all of the students and staff. She goes above and beyond and always comes up with great ideas!”
Every Thursday, NECC student Aliaz volunteers at Project Just Because Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive essential items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and household necessities.
MaKenzie Briere, MS, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) since 2015, serving in a number of roles, including her current position as program specialist for ITT Apartment 4.
ABAplus is an online, self-paced learning platform based on NECC’s more than 48 years of training behavior analysts and special educators to work effectively with individuals diagnosed with autism and related disorders.
NECC students Bobby and Aliaz were recently recognized as Employees of the Month by Apex Entertainment for their hard work and dedication to their vocational jobs at the company.
Grace “Grasya” Smith has worked as a clinical residential program coordinator for The New England Center for Children for two and a half years. She was nominated by her colleagues because “when she is on shift, we feel her presence and support. When we see Grasya, we are instantly relieved.”
