Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Rachel Brown is a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow at Hopeful Journeys Educational Center since August 2023. Rachel's experience includes roles such as Speech Language Pathologist Intern at CareOne, Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician at BLOCKS Preschool and as an Independent Contractor in Day Habilitation Programs, as well as previous positions as an Instructional Assistant with Andover Public Schools and a Certified Teacher at Little Treasures Schoolhouse. Rachel has also contributed to the Special Olympics: Young Athletes Program as Vice President and Secretary. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Regis College, and Rachel has completed various non-degree programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Human Services from Merrimack College.
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Hopeful Journeys’ mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives. Hopeful Journeys is designed to meet the individualized academic, social, vocational, and behavioral needs of children ages 3-22. Students who attend the Hopeful Journeys program require an individualized and highly structured environment throughout their day and across all activities that utilizes a teaching methodology based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Hopeful Journeys provides a consistent and continuous 216 day academic school year.