Peninsula School at The Faison Center

06/04/2026

We are grateful to Alicia Leslie, an early literacy interventionist, for providing our teachers with tools to conduct literacy assessments and create developmentally appropriate goals and lessons! We are excited to get our learners reading!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, and we recognize the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/21/2026

🎓 Graduation season is here, but figuring out the next step can feel overwhelming.

What if your first career move could also change lives? 💙

As part of the Faison team, you can build experience, grow professionally and make a meaningful impact for individuals with autism every single day. Plus, you’ll enjoy benefits that support your future too:

✨ Tuition assistance
✨ Weekday schedules
✨ PTO & employer-paid health insurance
✨ A workplace where your impact matters

If you’re searching for purpose – not just a paycheck – we’d love to meet you.

👉 Explore careers: https://loom.ly/r2N6qOI

05/13/2026

Congratulations to The Faison Center and Peninsula School team members who recently achieved significant career milestones! Together, these individuals have dedicated 270 years of expertise and experience to serving children and adults with autism. 💙

20 years: Jennifer Camblin, Eli Newcomb and Nikki Wilson

15 years: Elizabeth Bishton, Marilee Bono, Christopher Morgan, Heidi Garcia, Lisa Garner and Amanda Haskins

10 years: Austin Brooks, Ellen Brown, Dustin Horan, Brian McCann and Kat Sivasubramanian

5 years: Oliver Armstrong, Emily Boisseau, Amanda Booth, Samantha Ellenwood, Victoria Evans, Lizzie Fernandez, Meredith Garner, Jonathan Knowles, Ginny Lyle, Tequanna McLendon, Michelle Mills, Jamarri Smith, Tina Tiller and Toyia Williams

Thank you to each of these team members for their commitment to our mission.

Interested in joining this amazing team? Check out current openings and apply now: https://loom.ly/r2N6qOI

05/04/2026

To our amazing teachers and teaching assistants: Thank you for showing up every day with heart, purpose and unwavering commitment. You bring our mission to life and make a lasting impact on every student you serve.

04/02/2026

It's World Autism Awareness Day. 💙

Today, an estimated 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is identified with autism.

At The Faison Center, we’re working every day to turn awareness into meaningful support and opportunity – so individuals with autism can learn, grow and thrive.

03/31/2026

We’re grateful to the parents who shared their experiences in our recent survey on pediatric care for children with autism. 💙

Your insights highlighted what’s working, where care can improve and helped shape five recommendations we shared recently with the Richmond Pediatric Society.

Thank you for your partnership in helping Faison continue to learn and lead.

Check out some key takeaways here, then visit https://loom.ly/vRyXckQ to learn more about our research efforts.

03/26/2026

Our recent Speaker Series welcomed Dr. Michelle Frank-Crawford of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, who shared insights on supporting individuals with severe self-injurious behavior.

She discussed how strategic assessments can help clinicians identify protective equipment to keep those individuals safe during treatment – and how, over time, those supports can be gradually reduced as progress is made.

We’re grateful for her partnership and for sharing expertise that helps move care forward for those who need it most.

02/24/2026

Our Peninsula School family is making a difference beyond campus walls. 💙

Students, families and staff donated 284 pounds of food and contributed 84 volunteer hours to support Thrive Peninsula, serving neighbors in Newport News. Our students helped to collect and deliver donations.

02/02/2026