Meadowridge
Academy
Meadowridge Academy offers comprehensive treatment to adolescent males and females with mental health issues, behavioral difficulties and complex trauma histories.
We use individualized care and strengths based, trauma informed treatment. We use the evidenced based treatment model- ARC to help students build positive relationships, learn self regulation skills, and transform their individual interests into sources of strength, resiliency and success.
At a Glance
We utilize innovative sensory regulation techniques, animal assisted therapy, vocational training and expressive arts to meet each student's individual needs while providing endless opportunities for exploration, growth and independence.
Age
12 - 21
Gender
All gender identities
Capacity
36 students
Our Approach
Meadowridge Academy is a comprehensive therapeutic residential school located on 6.2 acres in rural MA. Students range from low to average and high cognitive functioning, and may have learning disabilities as well as medical fragility.
Meadowridge Academy strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through individualized care and strengths based, trauma informed treatment. We use the ARC model to help students build positive relationships, learn and practice self regulation skills, and transform their individual interests into sources of strength, resiliency and success.
Meadowridge Academy strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through individualized care and strengths based, trauma informed treatment. We use the ARC model to help students build positive relationships, learn and practice self regulation skills, and transform their individual interests into sources of strength, resiliency and success.
We partner with families and communities to meet each student's individual needs while providing endless opportunities for exploration, growth and independence. We provide comprehensive treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach that includes clinical, educational, vocational, residential, psychiatric and nursing services.
Our unique focus on sensory regulation, vocational training and animal assisted interventions are integral in the success of our students.
We provide comprehensive treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach that includes clinical, educational, vocational, residential, psychiatric and nursing services.
Our unique focus on sensory regulation, vocational training and animal assisted interventions are integral in the success of our students.
We provide comprehensive treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach that includes clinical, educational, vocational, residential, psychiatric and nursing services.
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James Falvey
Program Director
Erin Lunn, LICSW
Program Director
Margaret Maiato
Director of Education
Eryn Maschek, MA, LMHC
Clinical Director
James Falvey made his way to JRI in 2008 when he accepted a position as a Residential Counselor at the Walden Street School in Concord, MA. Very early on, he realized this is something he enjoyed and felt successful helping the youth develop new skills and ways to manage very difficult emotions. He was promoted within the Residential Department several times where his focus became helping to teach and develop new skills in his staff members. He left JRI in 2011 but returned 8 months later after being offered an administrative role at the Walden Street School. During his time as an administrator, first as Residential Director, then as Director of Operations in 2014 followed by Assistant Program Director in 2015, he was influential in developing programming that built rituals at the Walden Street School that have become tradition and a part of the community culture.
Professionally, James was honored in 2013 to be named a Master trainer for the agency in the Building Communities of Care model. In 2015, he returned to school and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. James is currently enrolled in a Master’s Program in Special Education at Framingham State University.
Professionally, James was honored in 2013 to be named a Master trainer for the agency in the Building Communities of Care model. In 2015, he returned to school and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. James is currently enrolled in a Master’s Program in Special Education at Framingham State University.
Erin Lunn began her career with JRI as a clinician at Meadowridge Academy after receiving her master’s degree in clinical social work from Simmons School of Social Work. In this role, Erin provided trauma informed care to young people and their families.
Erin has built upon her passion working with families and has discovered a newfound interest in animal assisted therapy. She has developed upon her skills supporting clinicians and interns through their work with students and families, which has led Erin to the role of Clinical Director.
Today, Erin is the Assistant Director at Meadowridge Academy.
Erin has built upon her passion working with families and has discovered a newfound interest in animal assisted therapy. She has developed upon her skills supporting clinicians and interns through their work with students and families, which has led Erin to the role of Clinical Director.
Today, Erin is the Assistant Director at Meadowridge Academy.
Margaret Maiato joined JRI as the Director of Education in April 2018. She has spent her professional career working in special education in both the public and private school settings. She sought a position at Meadowridge Academy out of her desire to make a difference in the lives of students who have experienced trauma and empathy for adolescents with invisible disabilities.
Margaret received her Bachelor Degree in Special Education from Lesley University. She earned a Masters and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Administration at Bridgewater State University. Her goal is to increase student learning through building confidence in the classroom, maximizing student’s strengths, and teaching to their interests and learning style.
Margaret received her Bachelor Degree in Special Education from Lesley University. She earned a Masters and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Administration at Bridgewater State University. Her goal is to increase student learning through building confidence in the classroom, maximizing student’s strengths, and teaching to their interests and learning style.
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Educational Services
Clinical Services
Competency
Educational Services - Universal Design for Learning
Students attend school on campus, year round and have a full day of academic and vocational training. While the curriculum is challenging, modifications are made to meet the individual needs of each student and classrooms are designed to be small with additional academic support and assistance. In addition to the academic curriculum the students enjoy physical education, life-skills and vocational training in woodworking, animal care, horticulture and expressive arts.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was selected as the academic model for The Meadowridge Schools as it closely mirrors our clinical Model, ARC. Both models emphasize understanding and supporting each student’s unique needs while also showcasing their strengths in order to help them maximize their potential. Our flexibility and planning allow us to cultivate an environment that supports our students in feeling a sense of safety and trust in their relationships, which supports emotion regulation and engaged learning.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was selected as the academic model for The Meadowridge Schools as it closely mirrors our clinical Model, ARC. Both models emphasize understanding and supporting each student’s unique needs while also showcasing their strengths in order to help them maximize their potential. Our flexibility and planning allow us to cultivate an environment that supports our students in feeling a sense of safety and trust in their relationships, which supports emotion regulation and engaged learning.
Clinical Services
Meadowridge Academy offers intensive and individualized clinical services and interventions. Through the ARC model, Clinicians help students build positive attachments, self regulation skills and competency. Clinicians utilize a variety of trauma informed techniques, including Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), which is an evidence-based practice, Neurofeedback, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) to guide students in processing trauma history and developing positive skills to manage difficult emotions.
Competency
At Meadowridge Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing students' unique interests and talents, fostering their development into areas of expertise. Our comprehensive competency programs, reminiscent of those found in traditional school settings, encompass a wide range of activities including sports programs, prom and field trips. We also offer off-campus vocational experiences through internships, apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities that enrich our students' educational journey.
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