Spaulding Family

Heather Max: Spending Time with Her Two Families Matters Most

Over 13 years ago, Heather Max discovered an opening for a residential program secretary at Spaulding Academy & Family Services. Heather always had an interest in special education, even using her high school study hall to volunteer in the special education classroom. As she read…

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Lara Woytowich: Nurturing Mission-Driven Excellence

Serendipity played a role in bringing Lara Woytowich, our amazing Controller, to Spaulding Academy & Family Services. Lara joined our family as a Senior Staff Accountant in 2017, becoming the second person for our newly-formed finance team. With 11 years as an accountant at a…

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Nicole Keefe: Making Impactful Connections

It’s been nearly five years since Nicole Keefe responded to a Spaulding Academy & Family Services job posting on Indeed.com seeking a paraprofessional – and she hasn’t looked back. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Studio Art…

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Jason Sterner: Inspiring Adventure and Empowering Students

Jason Sterner is a long-time friendly face and enthusiastic advocate of adventure-based learning whether throughout our 500+-acre campus or in surrounding areas. In fact, he celebrated 25 years this year, with 23 years of these as the Outdoor Education Coordinator of the Experiential Challenges Outdoors…

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Arthur Greenwood: Ensures Campuswide Safety Every Day

As a father of four and grandfather of seven, Arthur “Art” Greenwood takes his role as Safety Coordinator on the Support Services team very seriously. He is responsible for every aspect of campus safety and is celebrating ten years at Spaulding.

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Cindy Kurahara: Leading Colleagues and Families with Care

It’s been nearly nine years since Cindy Kurahara, MSW, LICSW, left retirement to directly support families and staff of the Spaulding Academy & Family Services Community Based Programs. With years of experience working in foster care and adoption at Casey Family Services, she originally joined…

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Nichole Brizer: Always Lending a Helping Hand

Anyone who knows Nichole Brizer would describe her as a helper. Every day, she looks for ways to improve the lives of those around her and jumps in whenever she can. As a Residential shift leader and counselor at Spaulding Academy & Family Services, this…

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Kristin Cain: Building Positive Relationships Campuswide

Kristin Cain has a natural talent for connecting with others. Her positive outlook, combined with her caring personality, make her a trusted co-worker and adored counselor among the children she’s worked with over the years. Kristin began her journey on the Spaulding Academy & Family…

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Donnelle Combs: A Compassionate Advocate for Children

It’s been 19 years since Donnelle Combs joined the staff of Spaulding Academy & Family Services after graduating from Plymouth State University with a degree in Psychology and Law. One of the few male employees on the Residential team at the time, he quickly became…

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