Joy Adeniyi, MS, BCBA, a Rehabilitation Counselor and Core Shift Manager (CSM) on Westborough 1, has worked at NECC for two years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she is a valuable member of the team. Joy has stepped into the role of CSM with great optimism; she is always in […]
Melanie Heath, a Level 2 Teacher/Case Manager (CSM) on Oak Street, has worked at NECC since 2023. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Melanie always brings the best energy to help everyone. She arrives early to work to start the day off right, and she consistently goes above and beyond in […]
Lee Backstrom, a Team Administrative Coordinator in Adult Services, has worked at NECC for about four years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Lee is an exceptionally hard worker. She is always taking on new tasks to support the teams she oversees. Lee never hesitates to help where needed and assists […]
Lauren Materia, Social Media Coordinator in the Development Department, has been a valued member of the NECC community for the past two and a half years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because whether she is capturing content for social media, supporting colleagues, or engaging with students, Lauren brings warmth, positivity, and enthusiasm […]
Nicole Ciotti, MS, CAGS, BCBA, LABA, Executive Director of ACE ABA Software System, has worked at NECC for twenty-nine years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Nicole leads the department with grace and vision!” How long have you worked for NECC? I started as an intern on the Saddle Hill Road […]
Kensy Nanang, MS, BCBA, a Rehabilitation Counselor on the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) Cohort G, has worked at NECC for about two years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she always advocates for the needs of her students and coworkers and is always on top of student programming. She also provides […]
Michelle “Mitch” Emar, a Rehabilitation Counselor on Oak Street, has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Mitch is a great teacher; she truly cares about both the staff and the students. She is always on the move, doing her job and going the extra mile every day. She […]
Jocelyn Larrabee, a Level 2 Teacher on the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), has worked at NECC for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she has been an invaluable asset to IIP, showing great leadership in both case management and shift leading – particularly during periods of short-staffing. Lately, Jocelyn […]
Emily Senick, a Day Care Teacher at the Michael F. Downey Center for Child Development, has worked at NECC for seventeen years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Emily always finds ways to help and contribute to make sure each child’s unique needs and personalities are met with kindness and love!” […]