Scott McGinn, M.Ed.
Director, STEP Assessment Program
Scott graduated from Saint Anselm College with a Bachelor’s degree in English and obtained a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from American International College.
He began his career working with at-risk youth as a teacher and coordinator for Quincy Public Schools. Scott then moved to Maine, where he spent several years working in home settings to support families with children on the autism spectrum. Upon moving back to Massachusetts, he worked for ten years as an administrator at a therapeutic day school in Braintree, MA.
Scott comes to STEP with two core beliefs: all students want to be seen and all students can be successful. When educators show genuine care and curiosity toward their students and help them feel understood, they can truly make a difference. STEP’s mission is to provide guidance for districts and hope for caregivers and students who are facing barriers in their school experience.
Kristin Blake
Clinical Director, STEP Assessment Program
Kris graduated from Simmons College with a master’s degree in social work and is an LICSW.
Kris started her professional career as a family therapist in residential programming, where her passion for working with children and families was solidified. After this enriching experience, she transitioned to work at Dearborn Academy and later to the STEP program. Kris was the director of STEP for a year and then moved into the clinical director position.
Kris has worked for Schools for Children for the past 20 years in various leadership roles. Continuing to thrive in her current role, Kris oversees the clinical component of Dearborn STEP assessment that is inclusive of supervising clinical interns from various colleges in New England.