The Phoenix Center’s Journey to Foster Understanding & Friendship The Phoenix Center (TPC) is pioneering efforts to foster inclusion and enhance social skills among students from different backgrounds through a series of engaging and educational events. Tracy Hanna, MSW, LSW and a dedicated school social worker at The Phoenix Center, has played a pivotal role […]
A Journey of Kindness: From The Phoenix Center to Motivational Speaker
Celebrating the Return of a Remarkable Educator to The Phoenix Center: At TPC, we have been highly regarded as a school that grows great educators. Recently, we witnessed a heartwarming homecoming. Lisa Lyons, who started her career as a teacher at TPC (in the mid-90s), and is now an an educational consultant and a sought-after […]
Celebrating TPC’s CFL Program: Students Cook Up Heartwarming Thanksgiving Feasts
We’re excited to share some incredible news about The Phoenix Center that’s been making waves on both newjersey.com and a special TV segment! Our students, aged 5-21, showcased their talents and life skills as they took on the challenge of making Thanksgiving stuffing. The heartwarming scenes were beautifully captured, emphasizing the dedication of our team […]
TPC Holds Ribbon Cutting, Welcomes Donors to Newly-Renovated Kitchen & Enriched CFL Program
TPC Holds Ribbon Cutting, Welcomes Donors to its Newly-Renovated Kitchen and its Enriched CFL Program As Part of Our Commitment to Community, Collaboration and Inclusivity for Students with Special Needs | Nutley, NJ (October 23, 2023) Columbia Bank and the DeMattheis Family joined administrators and teachers at The Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ, at the […]
Meet Fynn: Our Skateboarding Therapy Dog Making a Difference
You may have seen Fynn, the viral sensation Lab, performing impressive skateboarding and surfing stunts. But what many may not know is that Fynn’s true calling is right here at The Phoenix Center in Nutley. Fynn is not your typical therapy dog. Twice a week, he joins his mom at our private school to work […]