Educators are innovators.

Our inspiration is Carole Fredericks, an African-American woman who became a celebrated recording artist in France. Carole's success was driven by her desire to achieve, her willingness to take risks, and her commitment to embracing another culture.  We use her music legacy and biography to illustrate the broad advantages of learning a second language, one of which is achieving success in a wide variety of career pathways.

—M. C. Fredericks-MaloneCarole D. Fredericks Foundation Inc.