Administrative Staff

Carrie McGee- Acting Director 

 Kim Holden- Program Coordinator

Gail Garrabrants - Administrative Coordinator

Valle Dwight - Communications Manager

Maggie McDonald  - Administrative and Outreach Assistant

Teaching Staff

Meghan Carroll - Social Skills Therapist -

Meghan received her Masters in Counseling in 2010 and simultaneously completed a certification program in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her graduate school internships included social skills training and class development for students of various ages, populations, and abilities. Previous to her Masters she worked at Berkshire Hills Music Academy as a residential advisor and later a coordinator. Meghan also worked as a job and life coach through the Aspergers Association of New England and a teacher at the Zohar Program at the JCC of Springfield. 

Lucy Spaulding -

"Hello, my name is Lucy.  I love working with this community.  I find such passion in helping others succeed.  I hope to help as many people as I can and make a difference in the lives of others living within this community because they have given so much to me in this rewarding job!  I will be graduating from HCC with my associates in Liberal Arts and plan on attending Bay Path in the fall for Occupational Therapy"

Julia Concannon -

"Hi! I'm Julia and I have been working at Whole Children for three years.  I started working here when I was volunteering as an aide and a student's parent suggested I apply to work at Whole Children.  I love working here because I love watching the students grow and make connections with each other.  Whole Children is just such an amazing and unique place and I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of it.  I graduated from UMass-Amherst in 2009 with a degree in Psychology and a concentration in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services.  I plan to continue my education and become an Occupational Therapist."

Chris Harper - 

"Hi, I'm Chris and I've been working at Whole Children since February 2010.  I graduated from UMass-Amherst in 2009 with a degree in psychology, and decided to move back to Amherst shortly after graduation.  A friend of mine suggested I apply to work at Whole Children when she heard I was moving back, and I'm so thankful she did.  I have been lucky enough to be a part of some amazing programs such as Whole Children Chorus, and more recently a bowling league.  I'm very excited to see what's to come in the future at Whole Children."

Brian Melanson -

"I am a graduating senior at the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Psychology and a specialization in Developmental Disabilities with Human Services.  I have been working with kids of all ages and abilities throughout my college career, and am working to combine my love for music, art and creativity with my academic experience as I embark on a professional career."

Christine Blakesley -

"I graduated in 2007 from Unity College in Maine with a bachelor of science in Environmental Education with a focus in Psychology.  I played both soccer and basketball at the college level.  After graduation I became a Park Interpreter for the Mohawk Trail State Forest here in Massachusetts.  I then moved to Iowa for a couple of years where I had the opportunity to become a pre-school teacher.  I grew up on our family farm in Westhampton where we raise our own beef and pork.  I've worked for a small landscaping company since high school to in the gaps.  My current goal is to become a truck driver!"

Jason Litto -

"I have 16 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.  I have taught and consulted in public and private schools and have spent the past seven years working at Community Resources for People with Autism."

Dylan Rickles -

"Hello, my name is Dylan Rickles. I was raised in Northampton. During high school I earned varsity letters in both baseball and basketball. While playing baseball I was selected as a Republican All-Scholastic and Daily Hampshire Gazette All-Star in 2003 and 2004. I played baseball and graduated from Western New England College in 2008 and currently work at an alternative school for students with social, emotional or academic issues.  I have demonstrated my passion for youth sports by spending the past seven summers coaching both baseball and basketball all over Western Massachusetts and most recently completed my first season as freshman basketball coach at Northampton High School."

Robert James, PhD, PT -

Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts and Director of the Sensorimotor Laboratory and Clinic.  Hobby is woodworking and basketry.  Enjoys working with families at Whole Children and noting the joy when a student completes a project.

Meredith Kearney -

"I am a senior at the University of Massachusetts majoring in Communication Disorders and minoring in Education and Psychology. I am also a member of the women's rowing team at UMass. I am hoping to continue on to graduate school next year and pursue a masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology."

Nancy Janoson- Music Teacher

Robin Diamond-Yoga Dance Teacher

Taro Yamashita- Saber Fencing Teacher

Becca Green-Van Horn- Drama Teacher

Amanda Kent- Kung Fu Teacher/ Pokemon Teacher

Morgan Kent - Kung Fu Teacher

Annemarie Flaherty-Gymnastics Teacher

Sarah Divine- Ballet Teacher

Celia Waltermeier- Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Olivia Leone- Social Dance Teacher

Volunteer Staff

Kelsey Saake -

"My name is Kelsey Saake.  I am currently studying psychology and neuroscience at Hampshire College and some day hope to become a special education teacher.  I enjoy art, working with kids and being outside."

Kayla Santos

Qi (Kiki) Chen

Barrie Vogel

Julie Waskiewiccz

Holly Senecal

Jaclyn Essa

Diane Gibbons

Lilly Rubitsky

Amanda Louro

Paige Baily

Miranda Gonzalez

Emily Toich

Tess Hammond

Christine Karlberg

Amy Tolman

Jenny Ross-Callahan

Zachary Zaremba

Hyoungmin Kim