Bridge Staff

Peter DeSimone: Director

Education: Rochester Institute of Technology, BSW

Boston University, MSW

Since 2014 Peter has worked at Framingham High School with students returning from psychiatric hospitalization. Prior to working at FHS Peter worked for over 20 years as a social worker and supervisor at both the Department of Children and Families and the Children and Family Law Division of the State Public Defenders Office. The majority of his career as a social worker has been working with adolescents and their families here in Framingham.

Contact: email pdesimone@framingham.k12.ma.us or call 508 - 782 - 7755

Nicole McCormack: Teacher

Education: Bridgewater State University, BA

University of New England, M. Ed.

From 2011-2017, Nicole worked as an English teacher and Special Educator within the Phoenix Program at Framingham High School. She has also coached girl’s soccer since 2012, at all three levels. As a special educator, she has worked with students and their families to develop plans based on student needs and abilities.

Contact: email nmccormack@framingham.k12.ma.us or call 508 - 782 - 7778

Christine Gavrilles: School Psychologist

Education: Northeastern University, BA, MS, CAGS

Christine has worked as a School Psychologist in public education since 1997. Prior to coming to Framingham High School in 2004, she worked at several Massachusetts schools grades K-12. In addition to her skills completing comprehensive psychological evaluations of students and offering counseling supports, Christine has served as a 504 Coordinator.

Contact: email cgavrilles@framingham.k12.ma.us or call 508 - 782 - 7482