Dawn Smith-Korte, B.S.

Dawn has worked at CIP for 9 years in many departments. She had worked in Social Thinking, Careers, Life Skills and has even been the van driver to BCC for a semester.

Tina Tartaglia, M.Ed.

Tina Tartaglia has worked in social work and education for over 15 years, holding roles such as school counselor, vocational counselor, youth substance use and community educator, and college dual enrollment coordinator.

Judy Gerich, M.A.

Judy Gerich has been the Academic Coordinator at CIP Berkshire since 2016. She began working for CIP in 2012, first as a Career Coordinator, and then as an Admissions Coordinator. She earned all of her degrees at the University of Buffalo (UB).

Ellie Grenier, B.A.

Ellie started working for CIP Berkshire in August of 2025, but has worked in education since 2024 as a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Sarah White, B.S.

Sarah has worked in the field of autism for over five years as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant. She previously found success working with students with Autism and learning differences.

Lainey Jones, B.A.

Lainey has worked in the field of Autism and Learning differences for the past 13 years. Prior to working at CIP, she was a teacher’s assistant and residential counselor for children and adults with Autism and severe learning differences.

Thomas Cook, B.A

Thomas worked in education in various capacities, primarily with individuals who have Learning Differences. They were an original Peer mentor at their college in a Support program for students with ASD.

Cassie Favrot, LICSW, SAC

Prior to starting at CIP Berkshire in 2025, Cassie worked in the field of education for over 10 years across a variety of K-12 settings and roles.

Kati Hopkins, MEd.

Kati has worked in the Special Education field for almost 15 years. Throughout the years, Kati has held various roles within the field, working both in public schools and private settings.

Kara Demler, A.A.

Kara has worked in professional theater and music as a Stage Director, Teacher, Producer, Casting Assistant, and Performer for over 25 years.

Wendy Martin, PhD

Wendy Martin has worked in the field of education for 25 years as a researcher and program designer.

Jeffrey Connor, B.A.

Since graduating from Williams College (B.A. Mathematics, Class of 1990), Jeffrey has worked in the fields of Banking, Hospitality, and Education. He has worked at CIP for over 5 years, as a Tutor, an Academic Coach, and a Driver.

Lee, Massachusetts