Shane holds a BA in History from High Point University and an MA in History from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He taught middle school social studies in North Carolina public schools for eight years. After moving back to Massachusetts in the fall of 2023, Shane spent the 23-24 school year working within the […]

Gracie is NEA’s visiting therapy dog and visits biweekly. She is a bundle of energy and was voted most likely to make you smile. Students can sign up to spend time with Gracie during their extra-curricular time.

Caitlin completed her clinical training at Emerson College where she earned her master’s degree in speech language pathology. She has 19 years of experience and has worked in private sector, school and medical settings. She specializes in language, fluency, speech clarity and social pragmatic language with adolescents and adults.

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 received her bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Before joining the team at NEA, Meghan gained valuable experience working with young people and their families, specializing in trauma-related therapies.

Emily received her bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College and her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in music therapy from Lesley University. Emily is a board-certified music therapist and has a passion for integrating music into the therapeutic process.

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 […]

Zoe received her bachelor’s degree from Trinity College and her Master of Social Work from Boston College. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Massachusetts. Before joining New England Academy, she gained valuable experience working with children and adolescents in the psychiatric hospital system and the court system as a Victim-Witness […]

Alyssa received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Massachusetts. Before joining New England Academy, Alyssa gained clinical experience through her work at Boston Children’s Hospital and South Shore […]

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 […]