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Mary Anne Young

Language Lab Coordinator

As a Reading Specialist in the Language Lab, Mary Anne works with students to provide each with a firm foundation in phonology and orthography, providing instruction in reading comprehension strategies using a variety of methods. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and a New Hampshire certification as a Reading and Writing Specialist. Other certifications include Specific Learning Disabilities, Special Education, and Elementary Education, plus Massachusetts certifications in Reading, Special Needs and Elementary Education. Mary Anne is certified as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P). She is also trained in a number of programs, including the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing program (LiPS), the Visualizing and Verbalizing program (V/V), the Language! Course by Sopris West, and Project Read curriculum. She is a member of the Massachusetts Reading Association (MRA), The International Literacy Association (ILA), and the Wilson Academy® Reading Intensive community. Mary Anne is an avid volunteer with the Network of Executive Women and the New England Food Foundation. She believes that students should be recognized for their abilities, not their limitations.

“At WBA, we anticipate student performance with only the highest of expectations. We set up the right conditions for students to be comfortable, gain confidence, and learn at their own pace.”

Education

  • M.Ed., Lesley University
  • EdS, Salem State College
  • BA magna cum laude, Franklin Pierce College

Certifications

  • Reading and Writing Specialist
  • General Special Education
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Elementary Education

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Current Parents

“Before WBA, our son was falling apart in every way imaginable. Addressing his academic needs felt like a pipe dream, and we prayed only for an educational environment where his spirit would not be crushed on a daily basis. After three years at WBA, he has blossomed into a passionate learner, producing a level of work we never thought possible!”

Current Parents

“We have WBA to thank for making our son feel just like everyone else. Now now he can concentrate on school—and friends.”

Current Parents

“Before my daughter started attending WBA in fourth grade, her confidence was low and she didn’t want to go to school because other students would make fun of her. But she has flourished in the WBA environment, and her confidence has been restored. I never have a problem getting her to go to school because she has made great friends, loves her teachers, and loves learning.”

Current Parents

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Mary Anker, Board Chair

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Mary Anker, Board Chair

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Thomas Beamer

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Carolyn Beaulieu, Treasurer

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Carolyn Beaulieu, Treasurer

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Rosemary Zurawel, Secretary

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Rosemary Zurawel, Secretary

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Rosemary Zurawel, Secretary

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