Tag: Simmons University

Staff Spotlight: Red Ramos

Ma. Regina Carmeli “Red” Ramos, a rehabilitation counselor for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Salem End Road residence, has worked at NECC for just about a year and is already making an impact on her team. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she is a “passionate worker, who prioritizes […]

Egby, Lyons Named 2025 Myrna E. Libby Scholar Award Recipients

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) – […]

Staff Spotlight: Kayla Cyr, MSEd

Kayla Cyr, MSEd, an education coordinator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Westboro 2 residential team, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague “for her commitment to serving the young women on West 2” and for the consideration she puts in when thinking about “their transition and future after NECC.” How long […]

NECC Staff Celebrate 2025 Simmons University Commencement

On Friday, May 16, Simmons University celebrated the Class of 2025 at its commencement ceremony, including 18 NECC staff members who received their Master of Science in Education with an autism specialization designation degree.

Staff Spotlight: Morgen White

Morgen White, who works in one of NECC’s partner classrooms in Derry, NH, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because she “is a standout team member who consistently brings positivity and dedication to the workplace.”

NECC UAE Staff Celebrate Simmons Graduation

In March, a remarkable milestone was celebrated as Cohorts 2 and 3 of the Simmons University master’s degree program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) graduated from the program. Aldwin Galicia, a senior classroom teacher at MRC-NECC received the prestigious Dr. D. Daniel Gould Award.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Precious Adzalo

Precious Adzalo, a rehabilitation counselor on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Westborough 2 residential team, has worked at NECC for nearly two years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because of “her kindness, dedication, and positive attitude she shares for her students and colleagues.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Colleen Mills

Colleen Mills, a level 2 teacher for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Team (ITT) program, has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes above and beyond for all of her students, ensuring they receive compassion, dignity, and respect.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Summer McGowan

Summer McGowan, a level 2 teacher and core shift manager (CSM) for one of The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Intensive Treatment Teams (ITT), was nominated for Staff Spotlight by her colleagues because “she’s a great leader and is very compassionate and understanding.”