Tag: Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Brendan Falk

Brendan Falk, a Day Coordinator on Ursla Drive, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for ten years. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because he is very kind and respectful.”  How long have you worked for NECC? My ten-year NECC anniversary is coming up this March.  What is […]

Staff Spotlight: Lauren Palmateer, MS, BCBA, LABA

Lauren Palmateer, MS, BCBA, LABA, the Program Specialist for the Intensive Instruction Team (ITT) Apartment 2, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) since 2018. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she instills confidence in our team, inspiring us to love our work and to show that we […]

Staff Spotlight: Sidjae Johnson

Sidjae Johnson, a Level 2 Teacher and Rehabilitation Counselor on Francine Road, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) since 2023. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she is an incredible representation of what it means to go above and beyond what is required in your role. Not […]

Staff Spotlight: Ashley Collins

Ashley Collins, a Level 2 Teacher, Core Shift Manager, and Graduate Assistant on Higley Road, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) since 2023. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she is a real definition of who we call a Higley hero. She has a positive attitude to […]

Staff Spotlight: Emily Downing

Emily Downing, a Waivered Special Education and Intensive Instruction Program Teacher on Cohort H, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for six months. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she is always so positive and uplifting and advocates for all our students! She’s an amazing role model […]

Staff Spotlight: Debbie Ko

Debbie Ko, a Rehabilitation Counselor on Francine Road, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for two and a half years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Debbie is the heart and soul of the Francine team! She is everyone’s best friend and brings the best energy into […]

Staff Spotlight: Bismark “Bob” Ofei-badu, Jr.

Bismark “Bob” Ofei-badu, Jr., a Rehabilitation Counselor and Core Shift Manager on Higley Road, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for three years. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because he is very sociable, free-spirited, and works well with the students!”     How long have you worked for NECC? […]

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Meade 

Jessica Meade, a Level 2 Teacher on Salem End Road, has worked at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for three years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she is an outstanding leader, teacher, and advocate for both students and staff. She is the true definition of a dedicated and […]

Staff Spotlight: Johnny Pierro

Johnny Pierro, an Intensive Instruction Teacher, has worked in the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for almost a year. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because Johnny volunteered to work on Cohort D several times per week! He was trained on clinically challenging cases, and […]