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Lisa Caselles

UCP-LI has announced that Lisa Caselles is the new Director of Educational Services/ Principal at The Children’s Center. With experience in special education and leadership roles, Caselles is well-equipped to lead the Center in its mission to provide educational services to children with disabilities.

“I am very honored to join this amazing team” says Ms. Caselles. “I share the team’s commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment that supports the development of each child’s gifts and strengths. I look forward to working closely with our dedicated staff and families to ensure that each student receives the individualized care and educational support they need to reach their full potential.”

Prior to becoming part of the UCP team, Ms. Caselles served as Preschool Education Site/Curriculum Coordinator at Alternatives for Children in East Setauket.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Special Education from St. Joseph’s College and then went on to complete a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education at Stony Brook University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa as the new principal of UCP-LI Children’s Center,” said Colleen Crispino, President & CEO. “Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge garnered through many years of leadership in special education. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment aligns perfectly with our mission.”

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The Board of Directors for Long Island Elite (LIE) presented UCP of Long Island (UCP-LI) with a donation of $110,000 at their holiday party in December. 

“This is the largest amount of money we have raised for any organization in a 12-month period in our 20-year history. We are so very proud of our members and their support of UCP-LI’s incredibly important mission,” said Frank Morizio, LIE Board President.

The Long Island Elite was founded in 2002 and is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of local business professionals, and emerging regional leaders. The members of LIE are leaders in the business and non-for-profit sectors who believe in the philosophy of standing together to support each other’s careers and helping those who are less fortunate. In 2014, Long Island Elite started selecting one local non-profit to be their annual charity partner each year. 

“We are honored to have been chosen as Long Island Elite’s 2022 Charity Partner. Thanks to this incredible partnership, their support will help us build an adaptive playground at The Children’s Center at UCP-LI. We value the relationships made and can’t wait to see what the future brings,” said Colleen Crispino, President and CEO of UCP-LI.

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are more than just fun; they support the development of fine and gross motor physical skills, physical stamina, and encourage increased/spontaneous interaction with peers. 

“The adaptive playground will allow the children we serve to play and grow just like other children. Every child deserves to be able to play. This playground will have a wheelchair swing, a sensory play area, as well as wheelchair accessible musical instruments and chimes,” said Ms. Crispino.