Bonnie Delongchamp, LSW, CAS, MMFT
Executive Director
Director of Family Empowerment
Bonnie Jeanne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, is a Licensed Social Worker and has a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and is Certified Autism Specialist. For over 20 years Bonnie worked with families in the field of domestic and international adoption at the Alliance for Children. Since 2000, she has also worked as the Director of International Operations at the Alliance for Children Foundation whose mission is to provide vulnerable children in China, Colombia, Vietnam, Russia and most recently in Haiti the opportunity to live with a family (and not in an orphanage) and have access to basic needs, medical care and education. Working at The Alliance for Children Foundation has provided Bonnie the opportunity to travel and experience many different cultures around the world. The common thread that fuels her work with families is the belief that no matter where you live, culture, religion, socio-economics or physical, neurological or emotional challenge - having or not having the love and support of a family has a deep and lasting impact on one's life. Her passion is coaching teens, young adults and their families who are facing challenges with communication, coping skills, real life skills, relationships, social skills, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. bonnie@thewholechildmatters.org.
Executive Director
Director of Family Empowerment
Bonnie Jeanne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, is a Licensed Social Worker and has a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and is Certified Autism Specialist. For over 20 years Bonnie worked with families in the field of domestic and international adoption at the Alliance for Children. Since 2000, she has also worked as the Director of International Operations at the Alliance for Children Foundation whose mission is to provide vulnerable children in China, Colombia, Vietnam, Russia and most recently in Haiti the opportunity to live with a family (and not in an orphanage) and have access to basic needs, medical care and education. Working at The Alliance for Children Foundation has provided Bonnie the opportunity to travel and experience many different cultures around the world. The common thread that fuels her work with families is the belief that no matter where you live, culture, religion, socio-economics or physical, neurological or emotional challenge - having or not having the love and support of a family has a deep and lasting impact on one's life. Her passion is coaching teens, young adults and their families who are facing challenges with communication, coping skills, real life skills, relationships, social skills, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. bonnie@thewholechildmatters.org.
Michelle Chastenay Simpson, LMHC
Social Coach, Executive Function Coach
Michelle Chastenay-Simpson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and
certified school adjustment counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in
psychology from Stonehill College and her Master’s of Arts in counseling from Boston
College. Michelle’s professional experiences have focused on supporting individual’s emotional needs, leading social groups, supporting executive functioning skill development, and coordinating services for students. Michelle served families in the greater Lowell area through the Big Brother Big Sister of Lowell organization upon finishing her master’s degree. she then had an amazing and fulfilling 16 years as a school adjustment counselor at the middle school (Whitin and then McCloskey) in Uxbridge. for the past 4 years, Michelle has been enjoying assisting students at Dean College as an academic coach. she is excited to join The Whole Child family and serve children, adolescents, and families on their journey to life’s next adventure. singing, acting, and experiencing the performing arts are some of her favorite things to do, and she is so very fortunate that her kids provide lots of opportunities to be in an audience! Michelle lives in Mendon with her 3 children (teens & a tween) and their eternal puppy, Nestle. Michelle believes that one of life’s most important accomplishments is helping someone experience the sense of success & to believe they are capable!
michelle@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach, Executive Function Coach
Michelle Chastenay-Simpson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and
certified school adjustment counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in
psychology from Stonehill College and her Master’s of Arts in counseling from Boston
College. Michelle’s professional experiences have focused on supporting individual’s emotional needs, leading social groups, supporting executive functioning skill development, and coordinating services for students. Michelle served families in the greater Lowell area through the Big Brother Big Sister of Lowell organization upon finishing her master’s degree. she then had an amazing and fulfilling 16 years as a school adjustment counselor at the middle school (Whitin and then McCloskey) in Uxbridge. for the past 4 years, Michelle has been enjoying assisting students at Dean College as an academic coach. she is excited to join The Whole Child family and serve children, adolescents, and families on their journey to life’s next adventure. singing, acting, and experiencing the performing arts are some of her favorite things to do, and she is so very fortunate that her kids provide lots of opportunities to be in an audience! Michelle lives in Mendon with her 3 children (teens & a tween) and their eternal puppy, Nestle. Michelle believes that one of life’s most important accomplishments is helping someone experience the sense of success & to believe they are capable!
michelle@thewholechildmatters.org
Antonella D'Aloia
Director of Creative Arts
Developmental and Expressive Art Teacher
Antonella has over 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator and an independent artist and muralist. Nell received her BA in humanities with concentrations in art and art history from providence college, and is a licensed early childhood educator. She specializes in creating art classes that enable her students to explore both their physical and emotional worlds in a safe, creative, rewarding, and fun environment. Antonella also works at the ledges school in Hopedale, where she teaches art to individuals with a variety of physical and cognitive challenges. She is passionate about using art as both an educational and therapeutic tool to help children and adults reach their educational, emotional, and personal growth goals. Her goal is for each of her students to feel inspired and engaged through creative exploration. When she isn’t busy painting or teaching, she is busy being the mother of two. Her teaching motto is: “of course you can do it… I will help you.” Antonella provides individualized art lessons for empowerment as well as groups for our clients at The Whole Child, Inc..
art@thewholechildmatters.org
Director of Creative Arts
Developmental and Expressive Art Teacher
Antonella has over 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator and an independent artist and muralist. Nell received her BA in humanities with concentrations in art and art history from providence college, and is a licensed early childhood educator. She specializes in creating art classes that enable her students to explore both their physical and emotional worlds in a safe, creative, rewarding, and fun environment. Antonella also works at the ledges school in Hopedale, where she teaches art to individuals with a variety of physical and cognitive challenges. She is passionate about using art as both an educational and therapeutic tool to help children and adults reach their educational, emotional, and personal growth goals. Her goal is for each of her students to feel inspired and engaged through creative exploration. When she isn’t busy painting or teaching, she is busy being the mother of two. Her teaching motto is: “of course you can do it… I will help you.” Antonella provides individualized art lessons for empowerment as well as groups for our clients at The Whole Child, Inc..
art@thewholechildmatters.org
Linda "Miss Pin" LaBonté & Gloria Gladys
Receptionist & Support Staff
Linda LaBonté, aka Miss Pin, comes to The Whole Child following a forty year career in education in Vermont. She spent her first sixteen years of teaching evaluating, developing programs and providing direct service to special needs students who were given their first opportunity for a public school education. She continued as a fifth grade teacher for fourteen years, developing models for inclusion of all students. After "retiring", Linda spent the next ten years working at a Technical Center, tutoring children in grades 3-12, and working on curriculum development. She moved to Upton in 2018 to be close to family. She is Gloria Gladys' mom, the Great Dane who provides emotional support to the staff, students and families at The Whole Child. Miss Pin enjoys greeting the students and families. She is happy to be part of a team that aligns with her beliefs and hopes for all children to be accepted, form true friendships and live their best lives.
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Gloria Gladys, E.S.A.
Social Coach, Emotional Support |