Tag: #EmployeeSpotlight

We’re excited to spotlight Denzel Skeete, Assistant Principal at Gersh Autism Academy’s West Hempstead campus! With more than a decade of experience in education, Denzel brings a unique blend of leadership, mentorship, and a passion for student success. Before joining Gersh in 2023, he served as Coordinator of the STEP…

For Frank Willis, Vocational Coordinator Supervisor at Gersh Autism Academy. Preparing students for life beyond the classroom is about more than building job skills, it’s about creating opportunities for greater independence, confidence, and a meaningful future. From hands-on life skills and community-based experiences to helping students take their first steps…

For more than 20 years, Sal Barbieri has been an important part of the Gersh Autism Academy community, growing from a paraprofessional to Vocational Program Coordinator, Intervention Specialist, and now Intervention Supervisor & Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer. In his current role, Sal supports students through some of their most challenging…

Emma began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist before stepping into school leadership as a School Related Services Supervisor and Assistant Principal at our Academy for Young Minds campus. Those experiences taught her the value of communication and collaboration. She believes strong collaboration between educators, related service providers, BCBAs, families,…

We’re excited to welcome Stephaine Cole to Gersh Autism Academy as our Regional Vice President for New York. Stephanie will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple school campuses. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, developing exceptional leaders, and ensuring every student receives an educational experience that prepares…

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen to Gersh Autism Academy as our Regional Vice President for Washington! In this role, Luisa will collaborate closely with our school leadership teams to provide strategic direction, mentorship, and operational leadership. By partnering with our principals and staff, she will help elevate educational…

Behind every safe, welcoming, and well-maintained Gersh Autism Academy campus is a team dedicated to creating the best possible environment for our students and staff. This week, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Jeff Moss, our Lead Facilities Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in facilities, maintenance,…

As Kelitha Spence-Bisi begins her new role as Administrator of Gersh Autism’s West Hills campus, she brings more than 20 years of experience in education and a lifelong commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs. Prior to joining the West Hills community, Kelitha served as Assistant Principal at Gersh…

What began as a temporary placement quickly grew into a meaningful career and true passion of mine. I was originally placed at Gersh Academy in 2017 after relocating from my hometown of Puerto Rico during the hurricane season. Over time, I came to deeply admire the mission of Gersh and…