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Mike McKenna Will Walk Across U.S. for NECC and Autism Awareness
If you ask any parent, they’d say that they would go to great lengths for their children. For Mike McKenna, that length is more than 2,500 miles. This September, McKenna will walk across the U.S. to raise money for NECC, where his son has been a student for 16 years.
How NECC’s Infant Sibling Research Project is Changing Lives
When Boston25 News Anchor Heather Hegedus was pregnant with her daughter, she reached out to The New England Center for Children (NECC) to enroll her second-born child in the Infant Sibling Research Project.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kassandra Hostage
Kassandra Hostage has been a teacher at NECC for five years, and currently serves as NECC’s art teacher. Hostage, an artist herself, A colleague nominated Hostage because she “is passionate about bringing visual art experiences to our students and has already exposed our students to many mediums.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ashley Jordan
Ashley Jordan has been a teacher at NECC’s Day Care Center for 15 years, first working in the infant room before moving to the toddlers, where her colleagues say she’s “a staple to the program.” A colleague nominated Jordan because she’s “wonderful with parents, loved by co-workers, and extremely reliable.”
Worcester Red Sox to Recognize NECC During Autism Acceptance Day Game on April 30
Prior to their game on Saturday, April 30, the Worcester Red Sox will honor NECC on the field as part of its Autism Acceptance Day event. NECC will be recognized as a “Heart of Worcester” for its work helping children with autism lead fuller lives.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Olivia Pettengill
Olivia Pettengill has been a level 2 teacher for NECC’s Westboro I residence for a year and a half. A colleague nominated Pettengill because “she is an incredible case manager and an overall wonderful addition to the West 1 family.”