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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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Nick Silva – A Positive Impact on All

Nick Silva is described by his colleagues as engaging and calming with Spaulding students, as well as respectful, a great listener and impactful in what he does every day. It truly is no wonder why he is so well-liked by students and staff members alike….

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Stephanie Capen: Teaching with Heart

Stephanie Capen has always had a special place in her heart for children. She began her career in special education in 2008 and realized it was a perfect fit for her. After working in various paraprofessional roles, including at the Lighthouse School in Chelmsford, Massachusetts…

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Dawn Hinxman: Making a Daily Difference

If you ask Dawn Hinxman what she enjoys most about her role at Spaulding Academy & Family Services, one word comes to her mind: “family.” Dawn, who serves as office manager of the Support Services team, loves the supportive and caring family feeling that’s found…

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Caroline Ryan: Guiding Children with a Caring Heart

Caroline Ryan is no stranger to hard work. She successfully worked various jobs, including in retail services and as an overnight security guard, while paying for her college tuition. When a friend employed by Spaulding Academy & Family Services recommended she apply for an overnight…

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Morgan Bailey: Creatively Communicating to Improve Lives

The career plan to become a teacher was forever altered the day Morgan Bailey, MS, CCC-SLP, observed a speech language pathologist (SLP) help a dying stroke patient say, “I love you” to his family. “That’s when I immediately decided I wanted to help people find…

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