New Frontiers
Alissa Cappelleri is a Learning and Development Coordinator, Executive Function Coach at New Frontiers. Alissa has experience in program development coordination, regional coach coordination, and working as a social coach for teens with Autism. Additionally, Alissa has held roles such as Outreach Insurance Coordinator and Special Project Manager at Our Special Place, as well as a Special Education Teacher at Madison Park Elementary School. Alissa's educational background includes a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Special Education and Teaching, with a specialization in Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties, and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in English and Special Education, focusing on Social Justice.
New Frontiers
The New Frontiers program has been designed to provide individually customized academic and social support services to adolescents and young adults with challenges in academic learning, executive functioning, and social interaction. Services begin in ninth grade and continue through college and beyond. We offer academic tutoring, life skills preparation, transition to college and adult life, specialized SAT and ACT preparation, college advisement, career assessment and guidance, social communication, and social activities. The program is designed to supplement existing school services by addressing the whole young adult through authentic learning experiences. Individual and small group sessions are offered.