Tag: Staff Spotlight

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 […]

Staff Spotlight: Sarah Pizzi

Sarah Pizzi, MSEd, CAGS, BCBA, a consulting specialist in a partner classroom in New Hampshire, has worked for NECC since 2011. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague “because she builds genuine, trusting relationships with the team, always taking the time to listen, offer guidance, and celebrate successes. Her caring nature and calm […]

Staff Spotlight: Rowena Li

Rowena Li, a residential coordinator on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Francine Road residential team, has worked at NECC for five years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because of the “positivity and professionalism she consistently brings to each shift. Rowena fosters a calm and encouraging environment, always treating her […]

Staff Spotlight: Jules Vig

Jules Vig has worked as a level 2 teacher on The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Salem End Road residential team for three years. She was nominated by a colleague for Staff Spotlight because she “goes above and beyond advocating for students and ensuring safety for staff and students. She has dedicated her time […]

Staff Spotlight: McKenzie Rusczyk, MSEd

McKenzie Ruscyzk, MSEd, an education coordinator for The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) New Castle Road (NCR) residential team, has worked at NECC for nearly five years. She was nominated by colleagues for Staff Spotlight because she is “someone who truly goes above and beyond for both staff and students. She always brings positive […]

Staff Spotlight: Emily Randrup, MSEd, BCBA

Emily Randrup, MSEd, BCBA, an education specialist in The New England Center for Children’s (NECC) Adult Services program, has worked at NECC for eight years. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “you can see the genuine happiness in her eyes when she sees students make progress in the IEP classes and […]

Staff Spotlight: Vanessa Cervantes

Vanessa Cervantes, a rehabilitation counselor for The New England Center for Children’s Westborough 2 residential team, has worked at NECC for a year and a half. She was nominated for Staff Spotlight by a colleague because “she is selfless and very dedicated to the students’ progress. Vanessa is a very hardworking teacher.” What is your […]