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ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD... EVEN DURING A PANDEMIC
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2020 will be remembered as an unforgettable time in history, a global pandemic, racial reckoning, economic uncertainty, and unanticipated challenges for schools. We are grateful to our extraordinary faculty, staff, and community members, who have persevered during a public health emergency this year. Our success story is the transcendent and incredible spirit of the Cotting community! We have become experts in implementing our highly specialized school program and support services during a global pandemic. We are proud of the unrelenting spirit and determination of the entire Cotting community. This year we learned to meet goals in new and different ways. Classrooms were remote for a brief period of time before our safe, supported return to school. Traditions and celebrations took new forms. A parade of Cotting vans and vehicles took to the roads of Massachusetts for the 2020 graduation celebration. The car parade drove to the homes of each member of the class of 2020 for a unique outdoor celebration with parents, staff, and neighbors cheering. Our Admissions team offered virtual tours and opened up a new online platform of Cotting Conversations and the Advancement Department held its first ever Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser. Many long-standing traditions that have served us well were put on hold or adapted in ways that were more fitting and creative than we could have imagined. Cotting is a leader in special education. We provide options that break down barriers to learning for students between the ages of 3 and 22. Through our day school, HOPEhouse, and Cotting Consulting, we demonstrate responsive support for students. Even through the pandemic forces of remote learning (for a period of time) we remained nimble and responsive, safely returning to in-person options for our students and their families, as quickly as possible. Through technology, partnerships with parents and school districts, and our spirit to go above and beyond, we have supported students in reaching their highest potential even during the most challenging times. Thanks to you, the Campaign for Cotting School, our first in 30 years, has raised more than ten million dollars. Our dream to build Cotting’s new Campus Center is a reality. As I, David Manzo, look forward to retirement in September 2021, I am proud of where Cotting stands today with its expanded facilities, technological advancements, a successful transition to our new leader, Bridget Irish, and our commitment to excellence. Cotting’s future is bright! Rooted in our values and our 128-year history, we are proud of the ways Cotting adapts and evolves, always anticipating the needs of our students. We are grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to Cotting School. Thank you for being a part of our community.
David Manzo President
Michael Durkin, Chair Board of Trustees
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When remote school became a reality for the safety of students and staff all over the world, Cotting School, HOPEhouse, and Cotting Consulting adapted quickly to reunite with students in new ways. Whether online or in person as soon as we believed it was safe to do so, we continuously delivered the highest level of service possible. Our focus on our relationships with students drove our commitment to schedules filled with class activities, lessons, one-on-one and small group sessions with teachers and therapists, social time, movement breaks, and more – we continued to educate and engage our complex learners and to offer specialized resources to the broader special education community. We worked closely with our partners at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Special Education Schools. With their support and guidance, we led the way back to safe and productive in-person learning and we were proud of the callout from our State’s Governor that we were setting high standards and achieving success in serving students and families through one of the most challenging times in the field of education.
campus vaccine clinic to our typical and complex communication demands. And yet, we found time to engage in exciting strategic planning discussions to define short- and long- term initiatives to move Cotting FORWARD in the most thoughtful way. While we will not soon forget the challenges we faced as a school community this year, we can unequivocally confirm that the Cotting community transcends physical space. This community’s commitment to each other, and to excellence in special education, make me honored to be selected as the next President of Cotting School. Throughout my fifteen years at Cotting I have developed a profound respect and admiration for our faculty and staff; their dedication and skill is both inspiring and humbling. I am grateful for the continued leadership, guidance, and engagement of our Board of Trustees. I am moved by the tenacity and positive attitude of our students. I am enthusiastic about what lies ahead and am ever grateful for the support of our greater community of Falcon supporters and friends.
More than ever, this was a year of collaboration. Faculty members leaned on and learned from each other. We worked closely with families, our medical and therapy teams, as well as health and safety experts. We layered on attestation forms and virus contact tracing, the capacity for on campus rapid testing, and a full
Bridget Irish Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
For seventeen years David Manzo has served as only the 6th President of Cotting School since its founding in 1893. Cotting School has the great fortune that for fifteen of those years, Dave and Bridget, his successor, have worked in close collaboration on many key leadership accomplishments which include:
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services improvements through nearly two decades, most notably in the area of educational technology. A Cotting Consulting team established to provide technical assistance to teachers and direct care to students in more than 30 school districts. HOPEhouse, a transitional 5-day boarding program on the campus of Cotting School, opened its doors to serve young adults with special needs.
• Major initiatives which have established the Dorothy Pace Assistive Technology Center, Connelly Field, the Burr Fitness Center and a successful $10 million dollar Capital Campaign which will result in a 25,000 square foot campus center scheduled to open in August 2021. Thank you for your dedication to Cotting School, Dave! We wish you the best.
THE COTTING WAY Often heard on campus, the phrase “The Cotting Way” speaks to the sense of community promoted not only by highly specialized curricula and program offerings, but also through experiences that stretch the boundaries of a typical school experience. Always growing and evolving, Cotting's Curriculum of Services include Cotting’s Day Program for students 3-22, HOPEhouse boarding options for young adults ages 17-22, and support for students of all ages in school districts throughout Massachusetts through Cotting Consulting. Cotting staff and students exemplify The Cotting Way. Individualized learning and unique experiences that thrive at Cotting drive each student’s education. Students and staff use a wide range of strategies and tools to overcome barriers to learning and connect with one another. Dedicated to creating superior, highly specialized programs that simultaneously allow individualized learning and unique experience that differentiate the Cotting School experience. At Cotting many educators, therapists, medical professionals and administrators demonstrate dedication and commitment that are consistently at the highest level of excellence. Every so often a staff member becomes a larger than life hero in the lives of students, families, and their colleagues. For more than two decades Ms. Birmingham has exemplified The Cotting Way; she is the picture beside the definition. Known by students and her colleagues as Ms. B, Ginny, or Coach Birmingham. Ms. Birmingham's skill and leadership have been consistently enhanced by her gentle presence and wonderful sense of humor. Whether you are present in a Cotting classroom, witness a therapy session, visit HOPEhouse, join a parent group, attend any Cotting event, or converse with a member of Cotting’s leadership team, we know you experience The Cotting Way. 2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 5
WELCOME TO COTTING
WHERE CONNECTION TRANSCENDS... During a time in which we were spending so much time at home and reliant on our families, Cotting families were invited to campus for distanced outdoor family photo sessions to document this period. Students enjoyed unmasking with their families, who shared thoughts about what it is about Cotting that helps them or their student move forward.
"Every morning Savina has what she calls her 'morning routine.' Each thing she does requires total assistance; making her bed, getting dressed and having breakfast. She looks forward to this each morning and feels a sense of accomplishment. As she leaves the house in her chair, one of the questions she always asks me is, 'I wonder what I will do in school today?!'" – Althea and John, Savina’s Parents
"Robert’s academic skills have grown a tremendous amount, especially time management, money, math and reading. His comprehension has made an enormous improvement!" – Kate & Robert, Robert’s Parents
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"My proudest moment at Cotting was being elected Senior Class President. I feel truly confident in myself now, knowing this was something I was able to accomplish." – Ben, Class of 2021, Senior Class President
"Benjamin entered Cotting with hesitancy, which quickly dissipated in the warm embrace of this nurturing school. Teachers and therapists handed him the seeds of hope and encouragement, helping him grow through successive achievements." – Gloria, Ben’s Mother
"Before coming to Cotting, Shane had such a protective shell that was really hard to crack. Here he finally feels safe to be himself; he’s supported and he knows it. We are thinking about his goals and his future as a young adult in so many positive ways." – Anne and Scott, Shane’s Parents
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"As parents we are thankful for the assistive technology and the adapted curriculum, but of equal importance to us, Cotting provides Lilly with multiple opportunities and a supportive community to explore her interests, develop friendships and try new things —all things needed to move forward towards a true sense of self." – Alison & Roger, Lilly’s Parents
"HOPEhouse has helped Nico move forward in ways that we couldn’t even envision beforehand. His own goal of living independently has been supported so skillfully by the HOPEhouse staff." – Biliana, Nico's Mom
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"Cotting has helped Sienna flourish not just academically but socially. Since Sienna’s first day we have felt a sense of belonging and acceptance like no other place. Being a member of the cheer team has given her a great confidence boost." – Gina, Sienna’s Mother
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COTTING FORWARD THROUGH PANDEMIC TIMES From the moment news of the global pandemic set in, the Cotting team responded quickly and creatively to provide full and flexible plans for remote, hybrid or in-person learning. The goal: to support our students and their families to the best of our ability.
CONNECTED CLASSROOMS
MEANINGFUL WORK
THERAPY AND MEDICAL
When many students were unsure of when they would see their classmates again, teaching teams at Cotting committed to immediate remote connections through classrooms where students found hope for sustaining and improving upon the skills they are building and friendships they are fostering. Cotting students were also quickly offered the option to return to a safe, in-person learning environment with new systems and protocols in place.
Vocational teams were involved in immediate outreach to students and their families at home as they explored the many jobs available in home environments and continued creative collaboration with community partners to reimagine ways to stay connected.
The most “hands-on” aspects of the work we do with students was a particular challenge in a remote school phase. Nevertheless, team Cotting mobilized! Every therapist and clinician made it happen when students were in need of service and implemented safe ways to treat students in-person upon their return.
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HOPEHOUSE CURRICULUM
REMOTE SUPPORT
TECHNOLOGY TEAM
Young adults boarding at HOPEhouse quickly put their daily living skills to work and proved to themselves just how critical their curriculum is to reaching their goals. Quarantining together as a residential community has been an empowering experience.
Consulting clinicians flexed their creativity to implement everything from new remote assessment kits to online training modules for students and professionals in districts across the state.
Cotting's use of technology has been pivitol in helping us break barriers to learning for our students. This year proved that more than ever and our tremendous tech team supplied constant support for students, staff, and families.
“In March of 2020 there was a lot that I was concerned for and uncertain about. Instantly hearing from Cotting School that classrooms would continue to meet in a virtual format was comforting, but I didn’t know how it would work. I will never forget the feeling of hope I experienced when my son Mark logged in for his first remote class. It was as if all of the tension in his body was released when he saw his teacher and classmates on the screen. His experience remainded positive, even throughout remote learning, but we were both overjoyed when he could return to school for in-person learning and therapies again.” – Thanese, Mark’s Mother
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THANK YOU, PARENTS Much of our students' success involves the engagement and dedication of parents and caregivers who have always played an important role in their child’s education here. Their role became paramount during this school year. The high level of integrated multidisciplinary teamwork that existed prior to social distancing proved more valuable than ever. Cotting parents offer their experience, ideas, expertise, and time to support our learning community in countless ways throughout the year. We offer tremendous thanks to parents who volunteer to participate in the Cotting PTO, the Parent Advisory Council, the PAC Transition Committee and the Government Affairs Committee.
UNIQUE COMMUNITY BUILDING: A SIGN OF THE TIMES Bonded by an interest in sewing and a socially distanced creative activity, a mix of parents, staff, faculty and friends sewed over 80 masks on Cotting falcon fabric. These limited edition masks have shown yet another way for the Cotting community to shine.
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INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS FORWARD Cotting School’s communitybased volunteer work experience program, shifted this year for the health and safety of our students, staff, and community members. Meeting virtually, connections between our school and surrounding community groups and organizations remain strong. Our students are as empowered as ever to view themselves as workers and as vital members of the greater community outside of their home and school through Cotting’s “Project Bridges” program. A list of our longstanding Project Bridges
employer partners is listed on our website at www.cotting.org/programs/ curriculum/transition-services/. This year, several partner employers who have regularly set aside time for our virtual connections: • Cambridge Public Library • Drumlin Farm, Lincoln • Hayden Recreation Center, Lexington • Lexington Community Center • Lexington Montessori School • Radio Perkins at Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown • Watertown Public Library
MEDICAL AND SENIOR ADVISORS John Beach Julie Bickel, M.D. Walter M. Cabot Nancy Carlson, O.D. John Emans, M.D.
Andrew Feinberg, Esq. Laurie Glader, M.D. Paul Goodof Susan M. Halby Elizabeth Harstad, M.D.
Richard Hay Bayard Henry Lynda G. Kabbash, M.D. D. Harry C. Webster, M.D.
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS AccesSport America Affiliate member, Association of Independent Schools of New England Best Buddies of Massachusetts Boston College Boston Medical Center Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Children’s Hospital Boston Children’s League of Massachusetts Emerson College Clinical Training Program Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Massachusetts Association of 766-Approved Private Schools Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology Massachusetts Special Olympics National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA) New England College of Optometry Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences Regis College Salem State College Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Waypoint Adventure
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PROGRAMS, SPORTS, FAMILY AND ALUMNI EVENTS Cotting programming includes a highly specialized continuum of educational, therapeutic, and support services to ensure that students and their families become part of a “comprehensive classroom”, with extended learning opportunities offering something for everyone who wants to participate. After school offerings change periodically, but typically include: Art Basketball Best Buddies Board Games & Puzzles Challenger Little League Baseball Cheerleading Chess Club Chorus Circle of Friends Dance Club Dances Drama Club Horseback Riding at Love Lane Stables iPad Club Jewelry Making Miniature Golf Photography Prom Senior trip Ski Trip Soccer Special Olympics Track and Field Teambuilding Tennis Workout Club
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FORWARD.... ONCE A FALCON, ALWAYS A FALCON
The Cotting Alumni community comes together in more creative ways each year with a variety of special events. Our alumni have enjoyed connecting regularly in virtual (and in person) meet-ups, as well as sharing updates through the LinkUs Alumni Newsletter and Alumni Facebook groups. On what would have been graduation day for the class of 2020, Cotting staff organized a rolling rally to seven cities and towns in Massachusetts, making personal, outdoor, social distanced visits to the homes of each graduate.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
Michael Durkin, Chair; CEO, United Way of MA Bay and Merrimack Valley (retired) David W. Manzo, M.Ed., President, Cotting School Alexander Thorndike, Treasurer; President, Choate Investment Advisors Lori Campana, CFA; Secretary; Partner, Monument Group
TRUSTEES
Julie Bennett, DVM, DACVS Henry W. Clark, Esq., Brown-Smith Timothy J. Connelly, Brown Brothers Harriman (retired)
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John F. Drake, Managing Director, Accenture Patrick Downes, Psy.D, Home Base/MGH Richard E. Keeley, Dean, Boston College Carroll School of Management (retired) Katherine Martien, M.D., Director, TRANSCEND, MGH Makeeba McCreary, Ph.D., Chief of Learning and Community Engagement, Museum of Fine Arts Charles S. Morrison II, Fidelity Investments (retired) Stuart A. Randle, CEO, Ivenix (retired) Joan I. Thorndike, Brookline, MA
TRUSTEES EMERITI David Cushing, CFA, Chairman Emeritus Braintree, MA (retired) Charles T. Haydock, CFA - not pictured Treasurer Emeritus Welch & Forbes (retired) Raymond L. Killian, Jr. - not pictured Chairman Emeritus Investment Technology Group, Inc. (retired) D. Eliot Klein, Vice President, TD Bank David S. Lee - not pictured Senior Vice Chairman; (retired) Anne P. Ogilby, Esq. - not pictured Chairman Emerita Ropes & Gray
TREASURER’S REPORT On behalf of the Board of Trustees, please accept my sincere gratitude for supporting Cotting School, and thank you for your continued confidence in our mission.
Your generosity supports our mission in tremendous ways and impacts the lives and minds of all our students. Thank you for giving back to Cotting School. We are immensely grateful for your continued support.
As a Board, we remain in awe of Cotting faculty and staff as they quickly embraced new technologies and teaching platforms. Overnight our staff shifted to a virtual learning model - they showed flexibility, creativity, and innovation as they worked to remain connected to our students.
Alexander L. Thorndike Treasurer Board of Trustees
Upon reopening, the faculty and staff also adopted new safety protocols aimed at reducing risks and creating a safer community environment. These new protocols called for personal and professional sacrifices both on and off campus, and we are deeply grateful to the Cotting team for their commitment to the health and wellbeing of our school community members.
Fundraising 27.2%
Each year we carefully review our financial resources in an effort to grow and support our programs and services with an eye toward sustainability. In FY 2020 we budgeted carefully and planned not only for program development and day-to-day operations that enable our students to flourish, but also for the longer term needs of Cotting School including pandemic-related expenses.
Other Income 2.5%
Tuition 70.3%
HONORED LEADERS REMEMBERED During this past year, Cotting lost two longtime friends and advocates, H. Phelps Edwards, Jr. and John Lowell Thorndike. Both were members of the board and trustees emeriti; Phelps from 1965-2019 (54 years) and John from 19732020 (47 years.)
“Kippy,” relocated to Florida. Despite the distance, he remained interested in the School, maintaining contact and continuing to support its mission. His final gift was the highest honor anyone can give a school, a bequest, which we allocated to the new Campus Center.
Phelps followed his father in serving on Cotting’s Board. After 43 years in the insurance business as president of James T. Phelps & Co., Inc. and senior vice president of Deland Gibson Insurance Associates, Phelps and his wife, Caroline
As a grandson of Cotting co-founder, Dr. Augustus Thorndike, John Thorndike learned about the school as a child. Family tradition of service to the community mattered to John, and in the 1970’s, John became a trustee; he followed
Charles Cotting as the School’s Treasurer. Nothing pleased John more than when two of his nephews, Charlie Haydock and Alexander Thorndike, succeeded him as Treasurer and continued his family’s involvement in the School’s important work.
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COTTING’S GROWING REACH FORWARD Cotting’s Day School and HOPEhouse, its residential boarding program, together serve students from 65 cities and towns in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Abington Acton/Boxborough Andover Arlington* Avon Ayer/Shirley Bedford Belmont Beverly Billerica Blackstone Boston Braintree* Brookline
Burlington Cambridge* Canton* Chelmsford Concord Danvers Dedham Everett Fitchburg Framingham Franklin Hamilton/Wenham Hopedale Hopkinton
King Philip Reg. Lexington* Lincoln/Sudbury Lowell Lynn Lynnfield Manchester/Essex Marshfield Merrimack, NH Masconomet Methuen Milford Natick Nauset
Needham Newton N. Andover* N. Reading Peabody Reading Salem, MA Salem, NH Scituate Somerville Sudbury Swampscott* Tewksbury Walpole
Waltham Watertown* Wellesley Westford Weston Westwood* Weymouth Wilmington Winchester Windham, NH Woburn
*HOPEhouse Program
COTTING CONSULTANTS HAVE SERVED STUDENTS IN 40 DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND COLLABORATIVES OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. Cotting Consulting, an Outreach Program of Cotting School, provides solutions for Students and professionals in their school environments across the state of Massachusetts by offering the following services: Student evaluations and remote assessments: Assistive Technology, AAC, Communication and Occupational Therapy Professional Development for general and special educators Direct student instruction Program consultation Individual case consultation Equipment rental Embedded staff services Program evaluation
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Cotting Consultants currently serve students and professionals in the following places: Acton-Boxborough Public Schools Acton Public Schools Assabet Valley Regional Carlisle Public Schools CABBI Worcester Dedham Public Dover-Sherborn Public Schools Foxborough Public Schools Franklin Public Schools Haverhill Public Schools Hopeful Journeys
Leominster Public Schools Lincoln Public Schools Mansfield Public Schools Marlborough Public Schools Melrose Public Schools Milford Public School North Middlesex Regional Saugus Public Schools Shrewsbury Public Schools Sudbury Public Schools Tewksbury Public Schools Wakefield Public Schools Walpole Public Schools
COTTING SCHOOL STAFF Thanks to the incredible group of individuals listed below for their dedication and creativity during this memorable school year. Senior Administrative Team Ann Buckley, M.Ed. Curriculum Specialist; Director, Middle School Lindsay Casavant, B.A. Marketing Director Sejal Costa, M.Ed. Director of Post-Secondary Pathways Bridget Irish, M.B.A., S.P.H.R. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Krista Macari, M.S., CCC-SLP Chief Academic Officer David W. Manzo, M.Ed. President/Executive Director Jeanine Meredith, M.Ed. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Michael Pembroke, M.B.A. Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Campbell Peters, M.A. Director of Advancement Elizabeth Fay Russell, M.A., C.A.G.S. Director of Admissions Leah Thibodeau, M.Ed., C.A.G.S. Director of Special Education Pamela Varrin, Ph.D. Family Support Coordinator Karen Waddill, M.A. CCC-SLP ATP Director of Student Services and Cotting Consulting
Business, Administration and Advancement Offices Jeanine Bergeron, B.S. Staff Accountant Paul Chiozzi, M.A., M.B.A. Director of Annual Giving Kim Choi, B.S. Senior Accountant Ann Dubé, A.S. Executive Assistant Abigail Farquharson, B.A. Outreach and Events Coordinator Althea Ioakimidis, B.A., P.H.R. Human Resources Manager Andie Mitchell, B.S. Front Desk Coordinator Keysha Powell Special Education Office Assistant Omni Raimo, B.S. Advancement and Outreach Coordinator Rachael Sciola, B.A. Office of Student Services Coordinator
Faculty Elizabeth Abel, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Amanda Arnst, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Ruth J. Berg, M.Ed. Remedial Specialist Paulette Binder, B.A. Pre-Vocational Instructor Erika Cain, B.A. Classroom Teacher Alada Caughey, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Hannah Cruz, B.S. Classroom Teacher Daniel J. Cuddy, B.S. Adaptive Physical Education Instructor Mary Curtin, M.Ed. Remedial Specialist Nicole Girard, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Sarah Hassett, B.S. Cotting Fellow; Classroom Teacher Bill Ironfield, B.A. Performing Arts Instructor Mychaela Kelly, B.A., Cotting Fellow; Classroom Teacher (Continued on next page) 2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 19
Andrew Lindblad, M.Ed. Science Teacher Melissa Maimone, B.A. Classroom Teacher Adrienne Manson, M.Ed. HOPEhouse Teacher (H) Catherine Mayo, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Charlotte Maskin, M.Ed. Alternative Assessment Coordinator John Meredith, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Abigail Mingle, M.Ed. Vocational Teacher Robert Mitropoulos, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher George Moran, M.Ed. Pre-Vocational Services, Senior Class Advisor Katherine Norregaard, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Megan Paull, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher William Phelan, M.Ed. Industrial Arts Instructor Lauren Piscopo, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Alysha Robinson, B.A. Vocational Teacher, Cotting School Fellow Michelle Russell, B.S. Classroom Teacher Megan Schofield, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher Lynn Stoller, M.S., OTR/L Occupational Therapist/Pre-Vocational Services James R. Tanner, B.A. Director of Pre-Vocational Services Michael Teuber, M.Ed., C.A.G.S. Director of Transition Services Zöe C. Thibodeau Program Director, HOPEhouse (H) Rosanne E. Trolan, B.F.A. Fine Arts Teacher Kathryn VanSteenbergen, B.S. Classroom Teacher, Cotting School Fellow
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Occupational and Physical Therapy Virginia M. Birmingham, M.A., P.T., ATP Charles H. Taylor Chair of Physical Therapy Amy Houghton, B.S., OTR/L,C/NTD, ATP Occupational Therapy Team Leader; Feeding Team Leader; Assistive Technology Michela Bodinaku, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Paige Buguki, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Kellan Carrig, PT, DPT, C/NTD Physical Therapist (H) Eleanor Coffin, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist Barbara DeLuca, M.S., P.T., M.Ed., ATP Physical Therapist (H) Cynthia Furbish, B.S., P.T. Physical Therapist Audra Hamilton, M.S., OTR/L, ATP Occupational Therapist; Feeding Team Ann Hodson, B.S., OTR/L, RYT Occupational Therapist Greta Mangini, M.S., OTR/L Occupational Therapist Holly McGovern B.S., OTR/L Occupational Therapist Deidra Rooney, MPT, DPT Physical Therapist Kelly Rozowsky, M.S., OTR/L Occupational Therapist (H) Beth Singer, B.S., OTR/L Occupational Therapist Communication Therapy Stephanie Soule, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP William O. Taylor Chair of Communication Therapy (H) Jillian Landry, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist Caitrin Plante, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist Jane Perera, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Communication Therapist Christine Rivera, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist Katherine Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Communication Therapist
Medical and Other Clinical Support Services Michele Passanisi, R.N. Director of Nursing (H) Amy Vraibel, R.N. Associate Medical Team Leader Chrislene Athis, M.A. Maria DeMeo, R.N. Cheryl Donnellan, R.N. Valerie Grams, R.N. Elizabeth Harstad, M.D. Medical Director Devin Johnson, B.A. Rebecca Klappenbach, R.N. Maria Kritsineli, D.M.D. Director of Tufts Dental Clinic Alexis Malkin Director of Semark Vision Clinic Jessica Marcassoli, R.N. Courtney Martinello, C.N.A. (H) Julie McLaughlin, R.N. Margaret McGowen, R.N. Elaine Morris, R.N. Helene Pinches, M.D. Medical Fellow Alina Puma, R.N. Arielle Spullen, M.D. Medical Fellow Kathleen Tyrer, M.Ed., LMHC, LMFT, LRC Guidance/Therapist (H) Rachel Vorkink, M.A., C.A.G.S., NCSP Psychologist/Therapist Jenna Wilson, R.N. Cotting Consulting Allison Conelias, M.Ed. Consulting Educator Leila Denna, M.S., CCC-SLP Consulting Therapist Tara Espiritu, M.S., OTR/L Consulting Therapist Melissa Mulvey, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, C.A.G.S. Sr. Consulting Therapist Timothy Richmond, M.S., OTR/L Consulting Therapist & Outreach Coordinator Suzanne Schiabone, M.S., CCC-SLP Consulting Therapist Alicia Zeh-Dean, M.S., OTR/L Consulting Therapist
Technology Center Patricia V. Salmonson, B.S., ATP Director of Technology Robbie Giroux, BSIT, ACMT IT Systems Engineer Shannon Kerr, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist Program Assistants and Job Coaches Marcie Garon Team Leader Seth Adelmann, B.A. Susan Atkins, M.Ed. Erin Cadwallader, B.S. Nicole Chaput, B.A. Brook Cole Sydney Cooke, B.S. Susan Cunningham (H) William DeAngelis, M.Ed. Emily DiFarnco, M.Ed. Daniel Donnelly, B.A. Michael Dunne, B.A. (H) Meghan Eastman Julie Eaton
Jessica Garceau, C.N.A. (H) O’Neil Gaudet, B.S. Jennifer Gaudette, B.A. (H) Caitlin Gibbons, B.S. Pia Haapanen-Banzy, B.A. Leia Herlihy, B.A. Zachary Herring, B.A. Jennifer Hodgdon, B.A. Kathleen Kelly, A.A. (H) Judith Langlais David Largenton, B.A. Michaela LeBlanc, B.A. Johanna Lewis, B.A. Zachary Lynch Shea McDonough, B.A. Vanessa Medeiros Kevin Mahoney Ron Nix Mary Beth Rogers, M.Ed. Katherine Perakis, B.S. Judith Pollins Alexandra Ramos Edward Reed Stan Rogers (H)
Eileen Roper Megan Russo, B.S. Alpona Saha Connie Sousa Madeline St. Julien Katie Steadman Brendan Stock Emmanuel Tazifor, A.S. (H) Roger Tazifor (H) Kasey Walz, B.A. Food Services Fatima Sousa Director of Food Service Maria Bizarria Courtney Constantino Liz Medeiros Physical Plant and Maintenance David Peduto, B.S. Director of Facilities John Fallon Charles Sirois, B.S (H) = HOPEhouse Staff
The pandemic did not give us the opportunity to host a party to properly celebrate the careers of seven staff members who gave long and meritorious service to Cotting School. Together they averaged more than 30+ years of extraordinary care to a generation of students. Join us in recognizing: Paulette Binder (34 years) Ann Buckley (19 years) Ann Hodson (26 years) Krista Macari (22 years) George Moran (33 years) Lynn Stoller (36 years) Jim Tanner (45 years)
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THIS ANNUAL REPORT IS DEDICATED TO:
The members of our community who have been on the front lines, behind the scenes, in classrooms, spreading cheer, holding faith, keeping students’ lives on track, keeping hearts and hopes in place, chasing dreams, grieving loss, giving back, staying home, returning to school, always ready to begin again, with Cotting School at the center.
COTTING'S YEAR-ROUND CONTINUUM OF SERVICES Early Childhood Ages 3-6
Lower School Ages 6-11
Middle School Ages 11-14
Upper School Ages 14-18
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