Maryann Carroll truly loves being a teacher. She believes that being a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers. Mrs. Carroll feels teaching is much more than a job. She feels it’s a calling that she was born to fulfill. She loves how she can have a huge impact on a child’s life and can see a child progress and grow. It is something that brings great joy to her. As a teacher, she believes she can positively influence a child’s way of thinking. She feels she can help students build self-esteem and believe in themselves and their ability to learn, no matter their background or abilities.

By becoming a teacher, she feels she is leaving a lasting legacy on the world by providing love and support to all children. She considers all her students to be “her kids” and wants nothing but the best for each and every one of them. Mrs. Carroll continues to work hard to establish a nurturing learning environment for her students and looks forward to continuing to build deep connections with all her students.

For the past 21 years, Mrs. Carroll feels honored to have worked in the Wayne Public Schools. Her career in Wayne began when she was in college where she completed her student teaching at Pines Lake School. She considers Pines Lake School to be her home away from home. Over the years, the staff at Pines Lake School has become her family. She is so proud to work alongside the best educators. She continues to be inspired by her colleagues who show passion, strength, and resilience in any circumstance. She is forever thankful for the opportunity to work in an outstanding school district and is so grateful for her amazing colleagues.

Mrs. Fredericks is a Speech/Language Pathologist at Pines Lake School who has devoted her career to serving students with significant disabilities and communication challenges. She has developed a unique specialization in the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) technologies, and serves on various New Jersey committees focused on expansion of AAC within the State. As a Specialist in Augmentative and Alternative communication, she also serves on the Board of Directors for NJCART (New Jersey Coalition for Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology). Mrs. Fredericks has been instrumental in bringing Communication Technology to students throughout the Wayne school district. She is an advocate for Wayne students, particularly those with complex communication challenges. During the past 23 years serving as a Speech/Language Specialist in Wayne, Mrs. Fredericks has been instrumental in increasing awareness and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication at Pines Lake School and throughout the entire Wayne School District. She is currently working with the Wayne Parks and Recreation director to create a communication board for the recently opened handicapped Accessible playground in Wayne. Mrs. Fredericks is honored to be part of the Wayne community, and looks forward to continuing to advocate for students with complex communication challenges at Pines Lake School!

Mrs. Fredericks is a firm believer in the importance of authentic inclusion and integration for all students, especially for students who struggle with complex communication challenges. This atmosphere of inclusion and integration is reflected throughout Pines Lake School. This welcoming atmosphere, combined with ongoing administrative support at Pines Lake, enables Mrs. Fredericks to continue to demonstrate the educational, social and personal benefits of using Augmentative and Alternative Communication. The Wayne School District is unique in that there are not many public school districts that are as advanced in their use of communication technology. EDUCATION IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT COMMUNICATION. Mrs. Fredericks is very grateful to be employed in a district which values and supports communication technology!