Peggy has over twenty years of experience in the field of Social Work and has worked in a variety of settings. Beginning her career as a clinician at McLean-Franciscan Children’s Hospital, she moved into the field of education as Clinical Director and Program Director of Essex Academy. She is a licensed school adjustment counselor and […]

Kate received her master’s degree in clinical social work from Boston College, and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trinity College. She is licensed by the state of Massachusetts as an independent clinical social worker. In her career, Kate has developed an expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Elyssa is a licensed psychologist who earned her PsyD from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in childhood, adolescent, and family practice. Prior to joining NEA, Elyssa completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center and Metrowest Behavioral Health Center. Her interests include the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents […]

Ryan is the Executive Director and founder of New England Academy. Throughout his career, Dr. Plosker has worked to bridge the gap between psychology and education to meet the needs of students—from his clinical work at Children’s Hospital in Boston to his later work as a public school psychologist, school director, and special education administrator. […]