Melody Aquaro, M.Ed.

Posted on September 5th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Melody is an experienced special education teacher who has taught in both public and private therapeutic school settings. In addition to teaching students of all education levels, Melody has experience working with adults with disabilities. Melody obtained a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Bay Path University, and a master’s degree in Social Emotional Learning […]

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Amanda Benner, BSN, RN

Posted on September 5th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and is a Massachusetts licensed registered nurse. Amanda has spent the past 10 years working in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Emergency Department before joining New England Academy.

Meghan Hardy, MSW

Posted on September 5th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Meghan is a recent graduate from Bridgewater State University’s Social Work Program. She received her B.A. at Curry College with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Health and Wellness. Before joining New England Academy, she gained experience in a wide variety of settings including ABA therapy, Intensive Outpatient Therapy for adults with substance […]

Justin Silva, M.Ed

Posted on September 5th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Justin received his bachelor’s degree in history from Southern New Hampshire University. He earned his master’s degree in moderate disabilities from Worcester State University. Justin has worked with grades PreK-12 and coaches basketball. He is licensed in early childhood education as well as moderate disabilities.

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Stephanie Cruz, B.S. Science

Posted on July 25th, 2023 by John Vogus

Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree in geosciences from Southern New Hampshire University. Before joining NEA, Stephanie gained valuable experience teaching science curriculum and special education at the middle and high school levels. Stephanie is passionate about using scientific reasoning to help students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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Judy Britton, M.S. English

Posted on July 17th, 2023 by John Vogus

Judy has taught a diverse range of students at the middle and high school levels in Georgia and Pennsylvania and is now happy to have this opportunity to teach at NEA in her home state of MA. She also has experience with curriculum writing, reading intervention, and gifted instruction. Judy has a sheer enthusiasm for […]

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Chantal DiBartolomeo, M.S., LMHC

Posted on July 17th, 2023 by John Vogus

Chantal received her bachelor’s degree from Keene State College and her master’s degree in mental health counseling and art therapy from Springfield College. Chantal is licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a licensed mental health counselor. Before joining New England Academy, Chantal gained a wide range of clinical experience, working in schools, community based […]

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Dan Vayda, MSW, LICSW

Posted on July 17th, 2023 by John Vogus

Dan received his bachelor’s degree from Washington College and his master’s degree in clinical social work from Boston University. Dan is licensed by the state of Massachusetts as a licensed independent clinical social worker. Dan brings years of clinical experience and leadership to New England Academy and has extensive experience working in schools and outpatient […]

Susan Warner, MSW, LICSW

Posted on July 17th, 2023 by John Vogus

Susan is a licensed independent clinical social worker. She received her bachelor’s from Connecticut College and her master’s degree in social work from Boston University. Susan has been a social worker for over 35 years. Throughout her career, Susan has taken a strengths-based and collaborative approach in working with children, adolescents, and their families in […]

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John Gray, M. Ed.

Posted on May 9th, 2023 by Jim Somers

John received his bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and his master’s in education from University of Massachusetts, Boston. Before joining the team at NEA, John taught special education and history in the Boston Public Schools. He has extensive special education teaching experience, and he has led both Mock Trial and Model U.N.

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