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Category: Staff Spotlight

10 Questions With Direct Support Professional Amanda Popp

Amanda Popp helping a participant with an arts and crafts project.

In the newest installment of our “10 Questions With” series, we spoke with Direct Support Professional Amanda Popp. Amanda joined Eden six months ago. What is a typical day for […]

Chief Program Officer Dr. Rachel Tait Has Been Making a Positive Impact at Eden for 25 Years

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Rachel Tait has been making a positive impact at Eden for 25 years.

Staff Spotlight: Special Programs Manager Quintin Robin

Quintin Robin worked in several different roles throughout his time at Eden, but he always kept coming back to the camp.

Quintin Robin worked in several different roles throughout his time at Eden, but he always kept coming back to the camp.

Staff Spotlight: Lead Speech Therapist Abby Tappert

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Abby Tappert believes you’re never too old to improve your communication skills. As Lead Speech Therapist, she sees autistic children and adults use a variety of methods to communicate.   

Staff Spotlight: Teaching Assistant Giselle Lobo

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Teaching Assistant Giselle Lobo has a long history of working with autistic students.

Senior Billing Specialist Pat O’Brien Gives Back to Eden with Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955

Pat at the Eden Autism 5K with friends

When Patricia O’Brien learned that Eden Autism’s finance department was hiring, she immediately knew she wanted the role.   “I have several family members who are on the spectrum,” said Pat. “My parents are deaf, and […]

Staff Spotlight: Job Coach Beth KopKash

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Beth KopKash has been teaching for over 25 years, and the camaraderie she found at the Eden School is second to none.   

Eden Autism Teacher Ken Dorfman Creates a Lasting Legacy

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For Ken Dorfman, being a teacher at Eden Autism is more than just a job — it’s his passion. Dorfman joined Eden in 1981, and he has been an integral […]

Staff Spotlight: Director of Residential Services Edyta Zak-Burns

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When Edyta Zak-Burns reflects on her career, her favorite time was spent working in the group homes.

Staff Spotlight: Head Teacher Rachel Stanley

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The most rewarding part of Rachel Stanley’s job is the little moments — a student completing self-care or life skills independently.

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Early bird registration for the 2026 Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk is now open. Sign up by June 12 and receive $5 off your registration. 

Join us Sunday, October 4 in Princeton as we come together to support children and adults with autism. 

Register today! Visit the link in our bio or edenautism5k.org to sign up.
Eden Autism parents, participants, and staff met w Eden Autism parents, participants, and staff met with legislators at the New Jersey State House to advocate for a 3% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to support programs and services for individuals with disabilities in the FY2027 state budget. 

We are grateful to all of the legislators who spoke with us to learn more about our organization, the people we support, and why a COLA is vital to continue providing necessary services and supports across the state. We would also like to thank Senator Zwicker (not pictured) for stopping to talk with us in between meetings and for his continued support.

There is still time to contact your legislator and ask them to support a 3% COLA in the FY2027 budget! Visit njacp.org/take-action or the link in our bio to learn more.
Thank you to the parents who organized a special l Thank you to the parents who organized a special lunch to show appreciation for our Eden School teachers!
It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We are grateful to It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We are grateful to have such an incredible team of teachers who empower our students to learn and grow. 

Join us in thanking Eden's teachers for their dedication to supporting individuals with autism and their families!
Leadership and staff from the @newyorkfed visited Leadership and staff from the @newyorkfed visited the Eden School to learn about our programs and services, and how they support the economic wellbeing of our community.

As a member of the Federal Reserve's Community Advisory Group, Eden President and CEO Michael Decker joins leaders of nonprofits, community organizations, foundations, and anchor institutions in providing the New York Fed with insight into the economic issues faced by diverse communities and individuals.
Wawa and Eden Autism Celebrate 45 Year Partnership Wawa and Eden Autism Celebrate 45 Year Partnership in Creating Employment Opportunities for the Disabled

Ari Shiner made history when he became the first individual with autism to be hired by Wawa in 1981. Now, he’s making history again as he celebrates 45 years with the company.
 
Wawa celebrated the 45th anniversary of its ground-breaking initiative by recognizing Ari, the company’s first supported employment associate, on April 23 at the Princeton University Wawa, where the Wawa-Eden partnership began.

The celebration included presenting Ari with a service award milestone pin and the Wawa Foundation’s presentation of a $4,500 grant to support Eden’s services to the autism community in honor of Ari.

https://edenautism.org/wawa-and-eden-autism-celebrate-45-year-partnership-in-creating-employment-opportunities-for-the-disabled/
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