Staff Spotlight: Nina Tomic
Nina Tomic, a teacher in Downey Center for Child Development, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is a “committed, loving teacher who cares deeply about the children and their education.”
Staff Spotlight: Renee Makiling Portillo
Renee Makiling Portillo, a rehabilitation counselor on NECC's Westborough 2 residence team, has been working at NECC for over a year. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague for “her kindness, positive attitude, and patience working with our students!”
Staff Spotlight: Jenny Loring, MS, BCBA, LABA
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.”
Staff Spotlight: Janice Elardo
Janice Elardo has been working as a rehabilitation counselor at NECC for the last year. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because “she is so kind to work with and advocates for the needs of the students and fellow staff on the floor.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Casey Gormely
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.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Yoselin Hernandez-Avalos
Yoselin Hernandez-Avalos was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “she consistently goes above and beyond to support the team. She’s always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s problem-solving or offering guidance.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Admire
Michelle Admire, the TAC for one of NECC’s residential groups, has worked at NECC for nearly 12 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “goes about and beyond in her position of a TAC.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Caitlin Hodgman, MS
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.”
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Amanda To, MEd
Amanda To, MEd, a teacher at NECC’s Downey Center for Child Development, has worked at NECC for 15 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she is “a phenomenal teacher and is always trying to learn something new to improve.”
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.”