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Our Staff
There is absolutely no more important
factor in determining the quality of any school, and most
importantly - a Special Education School, than to be able to assess
the dedication, experience, and expertise of its administration,
faculty, and staff.
Seldom are parents and school
administrators able to reliably assess this critical factor in their
decision making process. Not so with The Kennedy-Donovan Center
School.
Consider this:
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Employee turn-over during the past three years = 0%
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Average tenure of Administration = 14 years
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Average tenure of Para-professional Staff = 18.7 years
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Combined average tenure of all personnel: an amazing 17.2 years!
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All
para-professional staff undergoes a minimum of 50 hours
of professional development annually
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All
faculty are licensed by the MA Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education in the area of Special Education
In an educational environment known
for having difficulty retaining high quality professional personnel,
the Kennedy-Donovan Center School record speaks for itself!
By combining developmental, behavioral and
functional teaching methods, The KDC School staff provides a highly-integrated,
team approach to education that utilizes the skills and experience
offered by our:
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Special needs teachers
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Physical therapists
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Occupational therapist
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Speech language pathologist
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Social worker
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Registered and licensed practical nurses
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Behavioral specialists for classrooms
requiring emphasis on behavioral learning
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Trained teaching and various other special assistants
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Staff that coordinate and work closely with vision, music,
adaptive equipment and mobility specialists to ensure that the
complex needs of our students are fully addressed
We are
proud of each and everyone of our staff members, and for good
reason: They have not only the credentials, but also the
skills, experience, and proven records of performance that our
students need and deserve.
KEY KDC SCHOOL STAFF
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR & EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR |
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~ Karen Dobbins
24 years experience in Special Education – 12 Years at KDC |
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KDC SOCIAL WORKER & DIRECTOR, LIFE LONG LEARNING AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM |
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~ Kathleen M. Healey, M.S.W.
32 years experience – 13 years at KDC |
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS |
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~ Linda Forcier
44 years in Human Services – 16 at KDC
~ Stephanie Avila
12 years experience – 3 at KDC
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PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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~ Rosemary Gonneville, PT
32 years in the field – 9th year at KDC
~ Heidi Periera, PT Aide
22 years at KDC
~ Sue Foster, PT Asst.
24 years at KDC |
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT |
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~ Jack Shipley, COTA/L
19 years experience - 3 at KDC
~ Connie Smith, O.T.
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SPEECH THERAPY |
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~ Betty-Ann
Therapist Asst.
~ Sandra Whipple
Speech Therapist
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NURSING DEPARTMENT |
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~Claire Catulo RN
40 years in nursing – 13 at KDC
~Robin Bussiere LPN
23 years in nursing – 17 at KDC
~Joanne Oldham LPN
Coming soon – 3 years experience at KDC |
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LICENSED TEACHING STAFF |
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~ Sue Cordiero
11 years at KDC
~ Joan Ramanauskas
34 years as a Special Education Teacher – 3 at KDC
~ Gregory Owens
15 years teaching special populations – 3 at KDC |
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BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANTS |
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~ Flavia Dutra
14 years at The KDC School
~ Sharon Brune
26 Years at The KDC School
~ Liz Vasques
21 years at The KDC School
~ Aggie Ballard
Coming soon – 22 years at The KDC School |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANTS |
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~ Debbie Simmons
29 years at The KDC School
~ Maria Macedo
21 years at The KDC School
~ Jeanne Martin
11 Years at The KDC School |
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LIFE LONG LEARNING TEAM |
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~ Christine Plaud
14 years at The KDC School
~ Joey Mello
7 years at The KDC School
~ Debbie Perry
11 years at The KDC School
~ Sue Racicot
2 years at The KDC School
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TEACHING ASSISTANTS
FOR THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE |
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~ Julia Moniz
26 years at The KDC School
~ Rita Porthier
26 years at The KDC School
~ Doreen Gleason
11 years at The KDC School
~ Doreen Boucher
Coming soon – 23 years experience |
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TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR |
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~ Kim Karalekas
20 years experience at KDC |
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