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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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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Paul Brennan, M. Ed.

Posted on May 9th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Paul received his bachelor’s degree from Keele University (UK), and his Master of Education from Lesley University. Paul brings with him more than twenty years of teaching and special education experience and takes pride in his student-centered approach to teaching. Paul is a licensed special education and math specialist teacher.

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Maureen Cantelli, M. Ed

Posted on May 9th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Maureen is a licensed school guidance counselor. Maureen received her bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and her master’s degree in education from Cambridge College. Before joining the team at NEA, Maureen worked for over a decade as the guidance counselor at Taunton High School. Maureen is passionate about helping students find their best post-secondary path.

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Leah Theriault, M.S.

Posted on May 9th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Leah has worked in the private and public sectors as a Student Services Administrator and Speech-Language Pathologist for almost fifteen years. She received her undergraduate degree from the George Washington University and her master’s degree from Emerson College. Before joining New England Academy, Leah supported middle and high school students in Marblehead, MA working as […]

Dominick Vogus, MSW, LICSW

Posted on May 9th, 2023 by Jim Somers

Dominick is a licensed independent clinical social worker, as well as a DESE licensed Special Education Administrator—All Levels. He received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Holy Cross and received a master’s degree in social work from Boston College. Before joining New England Academy, Dominick gained clinical experience by working with both children and […]

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Sarah Burgess, MSW, LICSW

Posted on February 3rd, 2023 by MAjorAdmin

Sarah has over twenty years of experience in the field of Clinical Social Work. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, inpatient medical settings and inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities. Sarah has a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado and received her master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons […]

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