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Stay up to date with all of the latest exciting happenings of Spaulding Academy & Family Services! Our campus is constantly bustling with events, activities and student success stories.

Five people pose in front of a conference screen about social emotional learning for special education students.
Spaulding Academy was in the spotlight before more than 4,000 special educators at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2025 Convention in Baltimore.
Rebecca MacLennan in a blazer standing outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background.
Spaulding Academy & Family Services has named Rebecca MacLennan, MBA, CAGS as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Two boys dancing on a small stage, with a Breakdance slide displayed in the background.
Last month was a busy one on Spaulding Academy & Family Services’ campus.
Spaulding student smiling with staff
Amanda looks back at her 25-year career at Spaulding and laughs that she would never have predicted that she would be where she is today.
Spaulding staff Gary, Mary, Nick, Garrett, Amanda and Courtney pose for photo
Garrett Lavallee’s voice rumbles throughout the halls at Spaulding every morning as he greets each student and staff member by name.
An adult teaching a child to ski using a ski bar on a snowy slope, with another person standing nearby.
We are thrilled to announce that Spaulding Academy students are now taking part in a quintessential winter experience: skiing!
Four people having a discussion in a podcast recording studio with microphones and equipment on the table.
In early November, our campus achieved a highly anticipated milestone: the launch of the first ever Spaulding Academy & Family Services podcast!  
Child with reindeer antlers hugs a smiling adult in red, sitting at a table in a cafeteria setting.
This magic is no mystery, it is the product of hundreds of individuals who pour their love, energy and attention into the Spaulding children all day every day.
Smiling person in a black suit and pearl necklace against a dark background.
Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently announced the hiring of Bethany Earls, SHRM-SCP into the role of Vice President of Human Resources.
Child in a colorful wig and oversized glasses, wearing a Mario-themed shirt, makes a funny expression.
Thanks to Spaulding student, Mikey, a new Spaulding tradition was born: Student Appreciation Day.
Foster mother and son pose for photo during pony ride
What sound does a goose make? For Mikey, a little boy who had several unfortunate circumstances happen in his life, this simple question was transformative.
Four people stand in front of a compassion-themed bulletin board, making heart signs with their hands.
There was not a dry eye in sight after a knock on a conference room door at Spaulding Academy & Family Services on August 8.

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