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.
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.”
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."
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."
Jessica Beaudry, a tutor in NECC’s Partner Program, was nominated because she “continually works hard to gain so much knowledge. In the classroom, she is dedicated to all the students and is an amazing resource when you need help understanding academic curriculum or behavior plans.”
Emma Parsons was nominated for Staff Spotlight because "even on the hardest days, Emma is always positive and happy, and always willing to help a coworker. She’s someone we all look up to!"
Kelsey Mellekas, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, has worked for The New England Center for Children for ten years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she is an amazing supervisor who is always there to support each member of the team."
Last week, NECC recognized the 27 staff who received their master's degrees during the May 17 Simmons University Commencement with a celebration in Southborough.
Miranda Cox, a residential coordinator, has worked at NECC for five years. Cox, who began her journey at NECC as a case manager for the Higley Road team, was nominated by a colleague because “She is friendly, knowledgeable, and always on top of everything.”
Allie Phillips, a tutor in NECC’s Partner Program in Derry, NH, was nominated by a colleague because “she is always a ball of sunshine every time she walks into the classroom! Allie is one of the best staff members when it comes to problem-solving and helping students independently problem-solve themselves.”
