Lindsay Ward, MSEd., an education coordinator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she “goes above and beyond and brings strong organizational skills and progress monitoring to the team. She is kind in […]
Jenice Cruz, a level 2 teacher and core shift manager (CSM) for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) School Street residence, has worked at NECC for nearly three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “she is really dedicated to her work, her students, and her colleagues. She will go […]
The New England Center for Children (NECC) has announced that Ben Egby and Kiah Lyons have been named the 2025 winners of the Myrna E. Libby Scholar Award. The award, established in 2009, honors one student enrolled in each of the onsite graduate programs – Simmons University (Egby) and Western New England University (Lyons) – […]
Kara Adams, MS, BCBA, LABA, day coordinator for NECC’s School Street, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she is “a standout leader and employee.”
Ellie Storey, a residential coordinator for NECC’s Francine Road team, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “since she joined our team, she has been effective at taking on staff feedback and quickly implementing it, which has greatly improved and fostered better communication, teamwork, and a strong and positive work ethic.”
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.”
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.”
Caitlin Hodgman, a lead teacher in one of NECC’s partner classrooms, has worked at NECC for six years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because she “is a dedicated employee who shows up to work ready to make a positive change.”
Diana Parry-Cruwys, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, and her journey with The New England Center for Children (NECC) is one of dedication, growth, and lasting impact. Over 15 years, she advanced through multiple roles, each shaping her into the educator and leader she is today.