Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services

1506A Allen St., Bicentennial Plaza, Springfield, MA  01118

Staff

• Counselors
• Early Childhood Educators
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Registered Nurses
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Family Liaison
• Social Workers

Meet the Staff

Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services is in the business of helping children and their families achieve their goals. We recognize that our success depends on the skills and experience of the people who work for us. Thom Springfield Infant Toddler employs 50 full and part-time staff members: nurses, teachers, counselors, social workers, and therapists, many of them fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali and Sign Language.

Meet some of our dedicated staff:



Gloria learned about Early Intervention first hand when her daughter was enrolled in the program. Her background is in early childhood education and she has twelve years experience working in preschool classrooms. Gloria now works for Thom SITS as a Developmental Specialist as well as running her own consulting business, Child Empowerment, which provides workshops for parents and teachers in the region.

Deborah is a bilingual Spanish speaking Speech and Language Pathologist. She has worked at Thom SITS since 2005. Deborah says, “I feel great satisfaction in knowing that I am part of SITS, an Early Intervention program that really cares for all the children and families we serve.”

Traccie has worked as a Mental Health Counselor for sixteen years, assisting adults, adolescents and young children with disabilities. She enjoys working with families, especially with helping them to access community resources. She also enjoys leading Thom SITS’ Infant-Parent Group and helping to guide parents and caregivers to learn effective ways to interact with and influence their baby’s social skills and development.

Arice is an Occupational Therapist who is, “happy to be a member of the dynamic and expanding” Early Intervention team at Thom SITS. She has worked in Early Intervention for eight years and specializes in working with children who have sensory integration and/or oral motor difficulties.

Diane is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Early Intervention Specialist, who has taken on many roles in her seven years with Thom SITS. At present she provides Early Intervention service coordination, facilitates a toddler playgroup, and provides support for families who are enrolled in Thom SITS Early Intervention Partnership Program for pregnant women. Diane says she likes her job because, “In Early Intervention there’s something new to learn every year!”