Culture of Community

About Us

A Healing Environment

Located on 450 lakefront acres in New Hampshire, The Wediko School is a residential treatment center offering therapeutic and educational services for middle and high school aged boys experiencing significant social-emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.

How Residentials Should Be

The Wediko School’s social workers, psychologists, and special education teachers guide students through an intensive milieu of academics and therapy that the NH Department of Education cites as “how residentials should be.” Through the robust therapeutic milieu and a strong culture of community, The Wediko School students build social-emotional competence, confidence, and resilience in order to be more successful at school, home, and in their communities.

Our Team

The Wediko School includes an experienced and passionate team of clinicians and educators. Social workers, psychologists, and special education teachers are committed to helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Careers

Join our team of dedicated and passionate staff and help us to create “Wediko Magic” in the lives of the children whose lives we touch. Or … Wediko clinicians work closely with the student’s family and referring professional with the goal of returning the child to his home and community, or a less restrictive school, as soon as possible.

STUDENTS SAY

Testimonials

Tom Zervos, M. Ed., MBA

Principal

Tom holds a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master’s of Business Administration in Sports and Recreation Management from New England College. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, and is licensed in New Hampshire as a principal and special educator.

Tom began at The Wediko School as an assistant teacher and later worked as a classroom teacher and in behavior management before moving into school administration. His experience across instructional, behavioral and leadership roles gives him a comprehensive understanding of the program’s academic and residential needs. As principal, Tom oversees school-wide operations, supports professional growth among staff and works to ensure a safe, structured and engaging learning environment for all students.

Tom is active in educational leadership across New Hampshire as he participates in both the New Hampshire Private Special Education Association (NHPSEA) and the New Hampshire Association of School Principals (NHASP).

Tom remains involved in athletics and youth development. He previously coached lacrosse at New England College and now serves as the head coach of a local high school’s hockey and lacrosse programs. He brings his passion for teamwork, perseverance and mentorship into his daily leadership at Wediko.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He stays active through outdoor activities, fitness and coaching.