“Carole’s courageous and daring story inspires students to begin creating their own career narratives. Taking cues from her experiences from childhood to adulthood, students can find inspiration, hope and life lessons to embark on their own career journeys.”
James F. Malone, Ph. D.
College and Career Counselor
Support for Students
Carole Fredericks’ biography is the story of determination and living a dream, overcoming obstacles, and embracing a new life. Carole’s sister, Connie Fredericks Malone, tells Carole’s story in a dynamic and motivating way. Carole’s life is visually supported by family photos, personal stories, music and videos.
Introduce the biography of Carole Fredericks
Describe the era in which she was raised
Bring to life the her childhood community of Springfield MA
Introduce her family
Paint a picture of her life in California
Understand her decision to move to France
Recount the challenges and obstacles she faced making this transition
Celebrating her success in a foreign country
Sharing her philanthropy and commitment to giving back
Dr. James Malone invites students to reflect on the skills and personal traits that enabled Carole to be successful. Students learn how to:
Identify and explore Carole’s talents, traits and strategies
Relate Carole’s traits to their own personal career planning
Author their own career narratives
Nurture their own college and career readiness
Reinforce the value of second language fluency in student career planning and enriching their own career toolkit
Appreciate the value of cultural literacy in student career planning