Joshua Jackson, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, clinical program director for NECC’s Intensive Treatment Team (ITT), has worked at NECC for 13 years. He was nominated for Staff Spotlight because “Josh models a passion for serving individuals with autism, staff mentoring, and teaching behavior analysis to others.”
Jaylin Enright has worked as a tutor in one of NECC’s partner classrooms in Derry, NH, for two years. She was nominated because she “is kind, patient, and so much fun with every student. Jaylin is a joy to work with and be around!”
Taranpreet Kohli, a level 2 teacher on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Westborough I residential team, was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “his energy and positivity are a bright light for both the students of West I and everyone he encounters around NECC. His contagious smile and enthusiasm lift the spirits of all who interact with him. Taran's commitment to his students and his unwavering support for team morale make him a truly exceptional member of the NECC community.”
Jill Lagace, MS, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at The New England Center for Children, was nominated for Staff Spotlight because she “has a strong foundational understanding of how her services support the students across all aspects of their lives."
Sophie Bolinger, a level 2 teacher and core shift manager for The New England Center for Children’s Francine Road residential team, has been working at NECC for two years. She was nominated by multiple colleagues for being an “amazing team leader who goes above and beyond for students and staff."
Jenna Noccioli-Sullivan, a level 2 teacher on the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP), 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 “a hardworking and dedicated case manager and teacher."
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."
Diego Coyle Diez, MS, BCBA, LABA, a residential coordinator, came to NECC from his native Ireland four years ago. He was nominated by multiple colleagues because he “goes above and beyond for both staff and students!"
Heather Arel, a lead tutor in one of The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Partner Program classrooms in Groton, MA, has worked for NECC for nearly two years. She was nominated by a colleague because she “always goes above and beyond to support students and other staff,” and when she moved to Groton,
