Meet our Team

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  • Accord Center director, Bruce Frost, with dark hair, glasses, and a slight beard smiling in front of a wooden shingle wall.

    Bruce Frost, Director of Programs

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    Katy Boucher, Founding Director

    Katy founded The Accord School and Center as a caring, connected learning community where young people are seen, understood, and valued for who they are.

    Prior to Accord, Katy spent a decade leading Skills for Living, a social education center that inspired many professionals across the country to change the way social skills are taught. She is certified school counselor, and began her career in the Norwell Public Schools.

    Around Accord, Katy is usually be found teaching social classes, helping a student through a tricky moment, or coming up with a scheme for fun with a group of kids. Her favorite classroom is the school van, because it has endless potential for adventure.

    Katy received her undergraduate degree in Education and Psychology from Stonehill College and her Masters in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University.

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    Nancy Cooney, RN, BSN

    Nancy’s youngest son is an alum of The Accord School, so she understands the importance of families and students having the option of a smaller school setting experience. Nancy calls The Accord School “The soft place to land” because it is a place she believes that students have a place to heal, learn, and gain important insights and strategies towards living a happier healthier life.

    Besides being a nurse, Nancy also helps with van transportation, and occasional maintenance. Whatever needs to be done, Nancy is just happy to be a part of Accord.

    Nancy has been a Registered Nurse for 28 years, graduating from Curry College in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a minor in Psychology. Nancy lives in Duxbury with her husband and three sons.

  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing hoop earrings, a necklace, sunglasses on her head, and a black floral dress, smiling at the camera.

    Sophie Elliott

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    Lisa Grize

    Lisa Grize shows every student that they are, indeed, an artist. Using an approach called “Teaching for Artistic Behavior,” Lisa’s art room is unlike any students have experienced prior to coming to The Accord School.

    Lisa values expression in all forms, and empowers students to learn technique, then create with free choice. Many of her students come in believing they are “not good at art,” and leave understanding the many ways that they communicate through art. Confidence grows in Lisa’s room.

    Lisa is a mom to two children, Will and Veronica. She supports them in their many endeavors- from enthusiastically attending baseball games, going fishing and boat shows for hours on end, and creating incredible original costumes for Anime and Comic Conventions all over the Northeast and beyond.

    Lisa received her undergraduate degree in art and graphic design from Western Connecticut State University.

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    Aidan Moore

    Aidan is always on the move- he loves starting or joining in on any game in progress! His love for movement and fun quickly jumps to his students- he very quickly instills a deep respect for personal health and wellness on his students.

    In addition to an undergraduate degree in kinesiology and psychology, Aidan holds a number of certifications, including:

    ACE - Youth Fitness Specialist
    ACSM - Personal Trainer
    NSCA - Strength and Conditioning Coach
    Dr. Sears Wellness - Families Health Coach Precision Nutrition - Nutrition Coach Massachusetts Teaching Certification in progress
    Aidan enjoys reading books about personal development.

    Watch: An Interview with Aidan

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    Greg Roaf

    Greg has been teaching social and emotional programs in and around the Accord School for more than twelve years.

    A high school math teacher by training, Greg found himself working at Skills for Living in 2012, leading gym games, making movies with kids, and supporting social education groups. After being trained on Social Thinking, Greg began to lead his own groups, and has been creating innovative programs ever since. Greg has been a Van Camp co-leader since the start.

    Greg teaches high school math at South Shore Charter Public School and is the father of 4 young boys. He holds an undergraduate degree from Gordon College and a Master's in Education from Boston University.

Join Our Team!

The Accord Center is a welcoming and caring community that nurtures individualstrengths and interests, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. The Accord Center is a non-profit organization and leader in social and emotional education, viewing neurodiversity as an asset, and offering innovative programming through a strengths-based perspective.

Current Openings

Summer Educator

The Accord Center Summer Educator will be responsible for facilitating the on-site programs (grades 3-5), as well as other opportunities, from mid-June to late August. Depending on need and availability, this position could expand to full-year employment.

Hours & Responsibilities: 

  • 20-35 hours per week, 8-12 weeks

  • Help design, implement, and assess daily summer activities with the child’s social and emotional needs in mind.

  • Lead and facilitate weekly, interactive summer programs

  • Occasionally accompany other staff on van camp programs

  • Provide parents with weekly informal feedback about their child’s participation

  • Provide a safe, happy, engaging, and inclusive environment for youth to interact

  • Prepare materials in advance as needed

  • Coordinate and plan with educators and the Accord Center director

  • Manage record-keeping and data collection

  • Document lessons/activities via photos and formal reflections

  • Help maintain the educational spaces and materials

In addition to the above duties, it is expected that all employees of The Accord Center support each student’s social and emotional growth, keep shared workspace organized and tidy, safeguard the welfare of children families, colleagues, and the The Accord Center organization through relevant policies and procedures, demonstrate a high level of professionalism and student management skills, and promote kindness across all aspects of their job. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education, or related educational/camp experience

  • Experience working in a neurodiverse educational setting

  • Ability to be flexible and function in a fast-paced work environment, working with a team of educators 

  • Strong communication and organizational skills 

  • Must have reliable transportation 

  • Must pass CORI/SORI and state-mandated fingerprinting

  • First Aid certification is a plus

Compensation

  • Starts at $25 per hour, based on experience 

  • The Accord Center provides workers' compensation. 

  • Sick days accrue according to Massachusetts regulations 

If you are interested, please contact Accord Center Director, Bruce Frost, at brucefrost@theaccordschool.org.

Thank you!