At the 2023 Dover Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, the Monarch School of New England was recognized as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year! This award honors the school’s positive impact on its students, and its commitment to helping students reach their greatest potential.

In honor of Executive Director Diane Bessey’s upcoming retirement, the school is proud to announce an annual award in her name. Recognizing Diane’s many contributions to the school, both as a Physical Therapist and later as the Executive Director, this award will honor an exemplary member of the therapy team who demonstrates: strong professional ethics, a commitment to health and wellness, excellent clinical and communication skills, dedication to MSNE’s students, and a vision to support the school’s goals.

Each year in memory of MSNE’s founder, Carrie Foss, the school presents an outstanding staff member with the Carrie Foss Memorial Award. Congratulations to Donna Marble, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, who was recognized as the 2023 recipient of this award!

Annually, the Monarch School of New England recognizes dedicated staff members who’ve achieved a significant anniversary in years of service to the school. In addition to those staff members recognized previously, the following staff members were honored on the first day of school for their commitment and reaching a new milestone this year.

Each year in memory of MSNE’s founder, Carrie Foss, the school presents an outstanding staff member with the Carrie Foss Memorial Award. We’re thrilled to announce that Marie Melanson has been named the 2022 Carrie Foss Memorial Award honoree. Congratulations, Marie!

Annually, the Monarch School of New England recognizes dedicated staff members who’ve achieved a significant anniversary in years of service to the school. In addition to those staff members recognized previously, the following staff members were honored on the first day of school for their commitment and reaching a new milestone this year.

At the American Horticultural Therapy Association’s national conference, the gardens of the Monarch School of New England were recognized with the 2022 AHTA Therapeutic Garden Design Award.

The Monarch School of New England was honored to be named the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. This award honors our dedicated staff’s hard work and commitment to providing unlimited possibilities for students with special needs.

Through an outpouring of community support, the Monarch School of New England earned enough votes to finish in 3rd place in the 2021 Red Sox Foundation IMPACT Awards, co-sponsored by the Ruderman Family Foundation!

The New Hampshire Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions recognized Kate Sisneroz with a “Champion Award” for her hard work and dedication to children with chronic medical conditions during the COVID 19 pandemic.

The Monarch School of New England was recognized as the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by The Falls Chamber of Commerce, which serves the communities of Somersworth, Rollinsford and The Berwicks.

The University of New England faculty and professional staff have voted and selected the Monarch School of New England for the Distinguished Clinical Educator Award.  This award is given to a person or facility, which demonstrates outstanding contributions to the physical therapy clinical education program.