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Keriann Kimball M.Ed, CAS
Executive Director, Social Coach Keriann is a certified Massachusetts Special Educator specializing in early childhood, developmental delay, and communication disorders and a Certified Autism Specialist. She has completed the Social Thinking® clinical training. Keriann is the Founder, President and C.E.O. of The Whole Child, Inc. Developmental Services & Family Empowerment. Keriann is a certified parent consultant/educational advocate through the Federation of Children with Special Needs as well an FCSN presenter, member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), and a member of the board of Directors for The Alliance for Children. Keriann enjoyed many years serving the Shrewsbury Public Schools as a general education kindergarten teacher and then as an integrated preschool teacher. Her years in the high performing Shrewsbury Public Schools has taught her the ideal of child-based education and learning. Keriann also has personal experience parenting and advocating for children with special needs. Through her professional and personal experiences, Keriann discovered a tremendous need for support to families who have a child with special needs, and whose needs may not always be adequately understood. Most disabilities affect children in all areas of life, not just school. Which means it also affects their families. Families need support to understand their child's needs, to advocate for them, and to foster their child's optimal development in and out of school. This need is what motivated Keriann to develop The Whole Child, Inc. Keriann is our Executive Director, Educational Consultant, and facilitates Social Skills Groups for all ages. kkimball@thewholechildmatters.org |
Gillian Ross, M.S. Clinical Counseling, LMHC Candidate
Social Coach
Gillian graduated from Bay Path University with her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016 and is currently a candidate for earning her license in mental health counseling (LMHC) through the state of Massachusetts.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bay Path University Gillian began her career as an early childhood educator in Rhode Island working as a 3 yr old preschool teacher, which affirmed her love of working with children. Gillian entered graduate school full-time at Bay Path University with an interest in mental health counseling and it was then that Gillian realized that her main passion was in child therapy. She completed her clinical experience at A.M. Chaffee Elementary school in Oxford, MA during the 2015-2016 school year, working full time as a school adjustment counselor intern. It was during this experience when Gillian realized her true potential while working with children to become successful, healthy and happy members of society. Gillian became trained in the Zones of Regulation (R), “Second Step: Social Emotional Learning” and completed two workshops on the power of play therapy which she utilized most often during her clinical experience and continues to use in treating her younger clients. Most recently Gillian plans to attend clincial training in Michelle Garcia-Winner’s “Social Thinking ®”. Gillian has experience working with children of divorce, death, trauma and children experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and Autism. Gillian is also an ACE certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, group exercise instructor and Spinning instructor as well as an avid runner and weight lifter and is the owner and sole instructor of Stroller Fitness of Blackstone Valley. Gillian loves to use yoga in her therapy as well as the power of physical activity in overcoming mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Gillian lives with her husband and three young children in Smithfield, RI. Gillian is developing her private practice. She also facilitates social groups for girls at The Whole Child, Inc.
gillianross@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach
Gillian graduated from Bay Path University with her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016 and is currently a candidate for earning her license in mental health counseling (LMHC) through the state of Massachusetts.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bay Path University Gillian began her career as an early childhood educator in Rhode Island working as a 3 yr old preschool teacher, which affirmed her love of working with children. Gillian entered graduate school full-time at Bay Path University with an interest in mental health counseling and it was then that Gillian realized that her main passion was in child therapy. She completed her clinical experience at A.M. Chaffee Elementary school in Oxford, MA during the 2015-2016 school year, working full time as a school adjustment counselor intern. It was during this experience when Gillian realized her true potential while working with children to become successful, healthy and happy members of society. Gillian became trained in the Zones of Regulation (R), “Second Step: Social Emotional Learning” and completed two workshops on the power of play therapy which she utilized most often during her clinical experience and continues to use in treating her younger clients. Most recently Gillian plans to attend clincial training in Michelle Garcia-Winner’s “Social Thinking ®”. Gillian has experience working with children of divorce, death, trauma and children experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and Autism. Gillian is also an ACE certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, group exercise instructor and Spinning instructor as well as an avid runner and weight lifter and is the owner and sole instructor of Stroller Fitness of Blackstone Valley. Gillian loves to use yoga in her therapy as well as the power of physical activity in overcoming mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Gillian lives with her husband and three young children in Smithfield, RI. Gillian is developing her private practice. She also facilitates social groups for girls at The Whole Child, Inc.
gillianross@thewholechildmatters.org
Bonnie Delongchamp, BS Psychology, LSW, MFT Candidate
Social Coach, Family Coach
Bonnie Jeanne is a Licensed Social Worker and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Worcester State University. Bonnie has spent the past 18 years working with families in the field of domestic and international adoption at the Alliance for Children. She enjoys helping couples navigate the challenges of infertility and the world of adoption and couples who are looking to improve their communication and intimacy.
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. Currently Bonnie is pursing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and certification in Play Therapy at Capella University. At TWC Bonnie works as a social coach for the emPower groups and also provides Life Coach services for teens, young adults, families and couples. In addition she assists with administration and community outreach at TWC.
bonnie@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach, Family Coach
Bonnie Jeanne is a Licensed Social Worker and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Worcester State University. Bonnie has spent the past 18 years working with families in the field of domestic and international adoption at the Alliance for Children. She enjoys helping couples navigate the challenges of infertility and the world of adoption and couples who are looking to improve their communication and intimacy.
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. Currently Bonnie is pursing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and certification in Play Therapy at Capella University. At TWC Bonnie works as a social coach for the emPower groups and also provides Life Coach services for teens, young adults, families and couples. In addition she assists with administration and community outreach at TWC.
bonnie@thewholechildmatters.org
Michelle Chastanay 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
Sarah Monica, M.Ed
Substitute Social Coach
Sarah Monica is a certified Massachusetts Early Childhood educator (prek-2) for children with and without disabilities. She has been employed for over 30 years teaching school readiness skills to young children that encompass all aspects of their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Sarah received her B.S. from the University of Maine at Orono in Child Development and Family Relations with course concentrations in Art and Psychology. She received her M.Ed from Tufts University in Child Study with a concentration in Assessment. Sarah specializes in developing individualized programs for children to build skill and confidence to address and strengthen all aspects of their learning. Her passion is partnering with families to create customized strategies to target student learning goals that extend beyond their day at school. She is currently serving children and their families in the Shrewsbury Public Schools as an integrated preschool teacher. Sarah is also the mother of four wonderful children, who are now middle school and college. Sarah sometimes facilitates social play groups for young children or substitutes for us at The Whole Child, Inc.
Substitute Social Coach
Sarah Monica is a certified Massachusetts Early Childhood educator (prek-2) for children with and without disabilities. She has been employed for over 30 years teaching school readiness skills to young children that encompass all aspects of their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Sarah received her B.S. from the University of Maine at Orono in Child Development and Family Relations with course concentrations in Art and Psychology. She received her M.Ed from Tufts University in Child Study with a concentration in Assessment. Sarah specializes in developing individualized programs for children to build skill and confidence to address and strengthen all aspects of their learning. Her passion is partnering with families to create customized strategies to target student learning goals that extend beyond their day at school. She is currently serving children and their families in the Shrewsbury Public Schools as an integrated preschool teacher. Sarah is also the mother of four wonderful children, who are now middle school and college. Sarah sometimes facilitates social play groups for young children or substitutes for us at The Whole Child, Inc.
Veronica Boske, LCSW
Social Coach, Mental Health Clinical Consultant
Veronica Boske graduated from Boston University with a Masters of Social Work. She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Massachusetts. Veronica worked in the public school setting for over 10 years; first as a early childhood educator, teen parent educator and later as a middle school student support coordinator counseling students and their families on behavioral, emotional, social and academic issues. Veronica is trained in the Zones of Regulation, ChildPlay Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. She likes to integrate mindfulness and yoga into her work with children and parents.
Veronica firmly believes that food choices may impact emotions and behaviors; she works with parents to identify these foods as needed. She received her training as a holistic health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She recently graduated from SuperHealth Specialty Training, which specializes in breaking habits and addictive behaviors using yoga, meditation and nutritional support. Veronica specializes in holistic child and family coaching, yoga, nutritional consultation, addictive behavior, child grief, stress and anxiety management and related sleep disturbances. Following her passion for holistic care, Veronica received her training as a homeopath from Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative. Email her for more information on homeopathic care.
Veronica is currently a part-time behavioral health clinician with Riverside Community Care. Teaches after-school ChildPlay yoga and meditation for adults and teenagers at Medway Community Education and Kundalini yoga at Yoga at The Ashram. She worked at Criterion Early Intervention in Milford, MA. Veronica serves The Whole Child, Inc. as a Social Coach and mental health clinical consultant, and is our resident expert in holistic care. Veronica has also completed Advocacy Training through the Federation for Children with Special Needs.
vboske@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach, Mental Health Clinical Consultant
Veronica Boske graduated from Boston University with a Masters of Social Work. She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Massachusetts. Veronica worked in the public school setting for over 10 years; first as a early childhood educator, teen parent educator and later as a middle school student support coordinator counseling students and their families on behavioral, emotional, social and academic issues. Veronica is trained in the Zones of Regulation, ChildPlay Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. She likes to integrate mindfulness and yoga into her work with children and parents.
Veronica firmly believes that food choices may impact emotions and behaviors; she works with parents to identify these foods as needed. She received her training as a holistic health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She recently graduated from SuperHealth Specialty Training, which specializes in breaking habits and addictive behaviors using yoga, meditation and nutritional support. Veronica specializes in holistic child and family coaching, yoga, nutritional consultation, addictive behavior, child grief, stress and anxiety management and related sleep disturbances. Following her passion for holistic care, Veronica received her training as a homeopath from Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative. Email her for more information on homeopathic care.
Veronica is currently a part-time behavioral health clinician with Riverside Community Care. Teaches after-school ChildPlay yoga and meditation for adults and teenagers at Medway Community Education and Kundalini yoga at Yoga at The Ashram. She worked at Criterion Early Intervention in Milford, MA. Veronica serves The Whole Child, Inc. as a Social Coach and mental health clinical consultant, and is our resident expert in holistic care. Veronica has also completed Advocacy Training through the Federation for Children with Special Needs.
vboske@thewholechildmatters.org
Lori Hill
Young Children's Social Coach, BS Occupational Therapy, OTR/L
Lori is an OTR/L and a reliable and intuitive support to our teachers and students alike and our resource for sensory support. She has extensive experience working with children with special needs from many years assisting in an integrated preschool program. She has completed the Social Thinking® clinical training. Lori loves working with our families and gives her heart and soul to The Whole Child, Inc. and our mission to empower families. We are fortunate to have her. Lori facilitates young children's Play & Explore groups at The Whole Child, Inc.
lorihill@thewholechildmatters.org
Young Children's Social Coach, BS Occupational Therapy, OTR/L
Lori is an OTR/L and a reliable and intuitive support to our teachers and students alike and our resource for sensory support. She has extensive experience working with children with special needs from many years assisting in an integrated preschool program. She has completed the Social Thinking® clinical training. Lori loves working with our families and gives her heart and soul to The Whole Child, Inc. and our mission to empower families. We are fortunate to have her. Lori facilitates young children's Play & Explore groups at The Whole Child, Inc.
lorihill@thewholechildmatters.org
Antonella D'Aloia
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. teaching motto: “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
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. teaching motto: “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
Josh Monica, SLPA
Social Coach
Josh is a licensed Massachusetts Speech and Language Pathology Assistant. He has worked as an SLPA servicing children with autism ranging in age from 9yrs-22yrs through the use of ABA therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maine in Orono in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Since then, he has worked with neuro-typical students’ grades K-8 targeting their speech and language goals in various public school systems. Josh’s range of experience in both the public and private school settings, has allowed him to build skill in targeting a multitude of social-emotional goals ranging from vocational training and activities of daily living, helping students advocate their needs to others, as well as every day social interactions. Josh has completed the Social Thinking Clinical Training by Michelle Garcia Winner. This sought-after training along with his background in communication speech disorders, enables Josh to target a multitude of social goals for his students at TWC. Josh finds creative and effective ways to include shared interests into effective social programs for all of his groups as a means to access relevant challenges in social interaction with peers. He especially enjoys the community The Whole Child, Inc. social programs provide for children with social difficulties, and seeing friendships form within his groups for students who would otherwise find this very difficult.
jmonica@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach
Josh is a licensed Massachusetts Speech and Language Pathology Assistant. He has worked as an SLPA servicing children with autism ranging in age from 9yrs-22yrs through the use of ABA therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maine in Orono in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Since then, he has worked with neuro-typical students’ grades K-8 targeting their speech and language goals in various public school systems. Josh’s range of experience in both the public and private school settings, has allowed him to build skill in targeting a multitude of social-emotional goals ranging from vocational training and activities of daily living, helping students advocate their needs to others, as well as every day social interactions. Josh has completed the Social Thinking Clinical Training by Michelle Garcia Winner. This sought-after training along with his background in communication speech disorders, enables Josh to target a multitude of social goals for his students at TWC. Josh finds creative and effective ways to include shared interests into effective social programs for all of his groups as a means to access relevant challenges in social interaction with peers. He especially enjoys the community The Whole Child, Inc. social programs provide for children with social difficulties, and seeing friendships form within his groups for students who would otherwise find this very difficult.
jmonica@thewholechildmatters.org
Rebekah Tiernan, ABA
Social & Behavior Coach
Rebekah Tiernan is a Behavior Therapist who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Throughout her undergraduate career, Rebekah worked as a Team Leader for Jumpstart, a national organization which implements social-emotional, language, and literacy programs at preschools in low-income communities. During college she interned at an Early Intervention center in South Weymouth, Massachusetts with 0-3 year old children that had a diagnosed condition or developmental delay. Following graduation Rebekah began working with 3-5 year-old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the public-school setting and has been doing so for the past 3 years. She currently works at Hopkinton Integrated preschool in both integrated and sub-separate classrooms. Rebekah has completed her Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Rebekah is in the final stages of completing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
rebekah@thewholechildmatters.org
Social & Behavior Coach
Rebekah Tiernan is a Behavior Therapist who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Throughout her undergraduate career, Rebekah worked as a Team Leader for Jumpstart, a national organization which implements social-emotional, language, and literacy programs at preschools in low-income communities. During college she interned at an Early Intervention center in South Weymouth, Massachusetts with 0-3 year old children that had a diagnosed condition or developmental delay. Following graduation Rebekah began working with 3-5 year-old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the public-school setting and has been doing so for the past 3 years. She currently works at Hopkinton Integrated preschool in both integrated and sub-separate classrooms. Rebekah has completed her Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Rebekah is in the final stages of completing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
rebekah@thewholechildmatters.org
Noah Springer
Social Coach & Autism Fitness Trainer
Noah graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Noah has a history of working with children with and without disabilities. His flexibility and patience have allowed him to relate to children of many ages and levels of disability. He believes that consistency and structure are fundamental in the children’s success. Noah is also a NASM certified personal trainer with specializations in youth exercise and nutrition. He has completed a specialized program focused on specific physical training methodologies for people with ASD, Autism Fitness. Noah has also completed Advocacy Training through the Federation for Children with Special Needs.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: Youth Exercise and Nutrition
BOKS Lead Trainer Certified
Fit Kids for Life Trainer for Reversing Childhood Obesity
Noah@thewholechildmatters.org
Social Coach & Autism Fitness Trainer
Noah graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Noah has a history of working with children with and without disabilities. His flexibility and patience have allowed him to relate to children of many ages and levels of disability. He believes that consistency and structure are fundamental in the children’s success. Noah is also a NASM certified personal trainer with specializations in youth exercise and nutrition. He has completed a specialized program focused on specific physical training methodologies for people with ASD, Autism Fitness. Noah has also completed Advocacy Training through the Federation for Children with Special Needs.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: Youth Exercise and Nutrition
BOKS Lead Trainer Certified
Fit Kids for Life Trainer for Reversing Childhood Obesity
Noah@thewholechildmatters.org
Taylor Russell, BA Social Services
Director of Fundraising and Activities
As our Director of Fundraising and Activities, Taylor focuses on finding fun and creative ways to increase our funding! Her professional experience has focused on assisting at risk children both locally and globally. Taylor also takes her passion for helping children at her job as Program Assistant at Alliance For Children Foundation. With this position she addresses the needs of vulnerable and orphaned children, primarily in Haiti.
Throughout Taylor’s educational and professional careers she has taken every opportunity to travel to other countries such as Ecuador, Spain, Haiti and more. She has used these opportunities to gain insight into other cultures. With a fluency in Spanish, Taylor is able to reach out and communicate cross culturally, which helps her better understand the children she is working with. Taylor is a recent graduate from Quinnipiac University and received her degree in Social Services with minors in Anthropology and Global Public Health. During her time at Quinnipiac she participated in the Society of Anthropological Research and the Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society.
taylor@thewholechildmatters.org
Director of Fundraising and Activities
As our Director of Fundraising and Activities, Taylor focuses on finding fun and creative ways to increase our funding! Her professional experience has focused on assisting at risk children both locally and globally. Taylor also takes her passion for helping children at her job as Program Assistant at Alliance For Children Foundation. With this position she addresses the needs of vulnerable and orphaned children, primarily in Haiti.
Throughout Taylor’s educational and professional careers she has taken every opportunity to travel to other countries such as Ecuador, Spain, Haiti and more. She has used these opportunities to gain insight into other cultures. With a fluency in Spanish, Taylor is able to reach out and communicate cross culturally, which helps her better understand the children she is working with. Taylor is a recent graduate from Quinnipiac University and received her degree in Social Services with minors in Anthropology and Global Public Health. During her time at Quinnipiac she participated in the Society of Anthropological Research and the Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society.
taylor@thewholechildmatters.org
