Hall of Fame Dinner 2023

Linda Feldman

After an education and professional experience in Music, Arts, and Special Education, Linda Feldman joined Spectrum360 in 1990. For 32 years, Linda made a long-lasting impact on each individual she worked with as well as the organization as a whole. By creating and managing the music program in both Academy360 Lower and Upper Schools, she ensured that participants were having positive experiences when playing instruments, performing, or appreciating different genres of music. During her first year with our organization, Linda was responsible for starting the Notables, the Academy360 musical ensemble that went on to perform at the New York Stock Exchange, The New Jersey Senate Floor, and Federal Hall in New York City. She wrote and directed many of the musicals for Academy360 and directed the Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, The Little Mermaid, and Lion King that were performed on a professional stage. Linda also made an impact on those with other interests. She started the Cheerleading Squad, the Girl Scout Troop in which four of the most seasoned scouts earned the Gold Award, as well as ran the Cultural Arts Program and the Respite Program. 

Not only is Linda such a light in the schools, she also is a huge helping hand to the organization throughout the entire year. Linda and her husband, Barry, donated a room to the Academy360 Upper School as well as always graciously volunteering for many events like the Walk for a Lifetime, Hall of Fame Dinner, and more. In 1995 and in 2014, Linda was awarded Teacher of the Year, and in 2019, she received the prestigious NAPSEC Award for Leadership and Most Innovative Programming at Academy360 Upper School.

For 32 years Linda and her dedication to the autism community has made such a positive impact on the lives of countless students, adults, families, staff, volunteers, and community members with whom she interacted. Her creative ideas and endless effort helped Spectrum360 flourish and contributed greatly to the successful history of the organization.

John P. Inglesino

John. P. Inglesino is the Managing Partner and a founding partner of Inglesino Taylor. John focuses his practice in the areas of government law, land use and redevelopment, real estate, and government affairs.  John has been recognized for over a decade as a “Best Lawyer” in New Jersey.  John served as an elected official.  He is a former Mayor of Rockaway Township and a former Morris County Freeholder.

John has also made incredible contributions to our community. As a provider for Spectrum360, John and his team are always there for the organization’s legal needs. He puts in countless hours to help us with different projects. Most recently, John has assisted our leadership with securing a new building to expand our campus. This new building will provide more space for our growing number of participants.

Partnering with our organization since 2008, John has not only provided us with great service, but also generously supported our fundraising efforts as a consistent sponsor at our Fore the Kids Golf Tournament and Hall of Fame Dinner. For over 15 years John Inglesino has been a passionate champion and advocate for Spectrum360.

Subaru of America 

Subaru of America helps individuals and families all across the country with their automotive needs. Aside from selling and servicing Subaru vehicles, Subaru is a leader in local community giving. Promoting themselves as more than a car dealer, they are the largest corporate automotive donor to Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels, National Park Foundation, and much more. Through the last 15 years of their Share the Love program, they have donated $256 million to local charities and communities. 

Subaru has been a consistent and generous supporter of Spectrum360 since 2012. In recent years, Academy360 Upper School was a recipient of Subaru’s Adopt a Classroom grant, gifting several teachers exactly what they needed for their classroom and students. Additionally, their generous contributions to the development of the adult program, Independence360, has allowed the program to evolve and enhance to better serve our participants. Funding the program’s needs and endeavors assist our organization in providing the best vocational training, employment support, and community outing experiences for our participants. 

Also through the Share the Love program, Subaru Distributors Corporation has contributed greatly to Independence360’s respite program. Funding the expenses of staff pay, supplies, equipment, and transportation, allows each adult participant to reap the full benefits of this wonderful program that supports self-sufficiency and personal development among our community. 

Subaru’s long-term commitment to our organization and mission has had a significant impact on the individual success and happiness of the students and adults we serve.