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Ryan Plosker

Ryan Plosker

Psychologist, Executive Director and founder of New England Academy

Mr. Plosker is the Executive Director and founder of New England Academy. Mr. Plosker has worked in both clinical and school settings throughout his career. Through his clinical work at Children's Hospital, Boston to working in the public school setting as a school psychologist, school director and special education administrator, he is dedicated to serving the children and families he works with. Mr. Plosker has passion for bridging the gap between psychology and education to meet the needs of students. Along with his educational and clinical work, he teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate level for Gordon and Endicott College. He is a graduate from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's and CAGS in School Psychology. After completing his doctoral coursework in psychology, Mr. Plosker is completing his doctorate at University of Massachusetts in Educational Leadership.

July 8, 2009
AHEF is Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine

In the May issue of Exceptional Parent, Lorraine Cancro talks with founder Vanda Khadem about the educational challenges faced by individuals with autism the Foundation's mission.

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February 11, 2009
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)

Take a glimpse into how the inaugural semester of our music program is going.

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September 23, 2008
Commonwealth Journal Interview

Commonwealth Journal (WUMB FM radio in Boston) interviewed Foundation President and Founder Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq. The interview aired on September 21, 2008 to 33 syndicated stations.

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June 18, 2008
Music Program Video
Music Program Video

Watch a 5-minute video about our ground-breaking music education program for students on the Autism Spectrum.

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