Tag: Staff Spotlight

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 […]

Staff Spotlight: Erika Schlau

Erika Schlau, an Intensive Instruction Teacher, has worked as a level 2 teacher in the Intensive Instruction Program (IIP) at The New England Center for Children (NECC) for about a year. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because she’s always there when someone needs help, whether it’s assisting students or supporting her […]

Staff Spotlight: Linda Havener

Linda Havener, a Health Services Office Manager, has worked at NECC for 37 years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague, “because our department would not be able to run without her! Linda does everything for our department! She books all students’ appointments, answers phones, handles all insurance tasks, fixes everything that breaks, […]

Staff Spotlight: Rui Geng

Rui Geng, an IIP teacher, has worked at NECC since 2024. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague “because she has worked incredibly hard since starting at NECC to develop her teaching skills and relationships with the students. She is always smiling and willing to help in any way that is needed!”  How […]