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contents: back to school 2020 ABOVE Jessica Hammond, principal of the new early childhood center housed at Preakness School in Wayne PHOTOGRAPHED BY KEVIN R. WEXLER ON THE COVER Former Wayne resident and bestselling novelist Fiona Davis PHOTOGRAPHED BY DEBORAH FEINGOLD editor’s letter 4 8 12 16 20 32 34 BUZZWORTHY News and updates NEIGHBORS Co-founder of Connections101 helps students win scholarships MAKINGROOM FOR PRESCHOOL Early childhood center comes to Wayne, led by educator Jessica Hammond TEACHING THE TEACHERS Dr. Khyati Joshi trains educators to promote social justice NOTYOURTYPICAL LAKE HOUSE Contemporary home on Lake Kinnelon is one of akind TASTERINCHIEF New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way promotes local food tourism RIPPED FROM THE IMAGINARYHEADLINES Bestselling novelist Fiona Davis is inspired by historical people and places Welcome to the Back to School issue of Wayne Magazine. It’s safe tosay that this season will be like no other. But then again, learning takes many forms, and it never ends. Take, for example, former Wayne resident Fiona Davis. She studied journalism, and after experiencing its joys and limitations, transitioned to fiction and became abestselling author. She shares her own story in “Ripped from the Imaginary Headlines.” Dr. Khyati Joshi, who lives in Wayne, became adiver- sity trainer after experiencing bullying in her Atlanta classrooms. She studied world religions and social justice before establishing the CINDY SCHWEICH HANDLER Institute for Diversity and Social Justice, where she teaches instructors how to make students of all backgrounds feel welcome in the classroom. You can read about her journey in“Teaching the Teachers.” Tahesha Way has learned to wear a number of hats. She’s New Jersey’s Secretary of State; she launched a new digital and marketing initiative by the state division of New Jersey Travel &Tourism called Taste NJ, which supports the Garden State’s restaurants, wineries and breweries; and she’s an avid foodie and baker. We talk to her about her many interests and talents in “Taster in Chief.” None of these individuals were born with the knowledge to do what they do, of course, nor would they say they’re anywhere near the end of their learning curves. At Wayne Magazine, we learn something new with every issue we put in your hands. We hope you will, too. PUBLISHED BY North Jersey Media Group advertising VICE PRESIDENT –SALES Kim Gergel DIRECTOR -SALES Jeramiah Martin [phone] editorial NEW JERSEY STATE EDITOR/USA TODAY NETWORK Hollis R. Towns EXECUTIVE EDITOR Dan Sforza EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Liz Johnson CREATIVE DIRECTOR John Flynn EDITOR Cindy Schweich Handler [email protected] |[email protected] ART DIRECTOR AND CONTENT CREATOR Joram Mushinske ASSOCIATE EDITOR Linda Voorhis CONTRIBUTORS Esther Davidowitz, Philip DeVencentis, Sarah Slavin PHOTGRAPHER Kevin R. Wexler EDITORIAL OFFICE 1 Garret Mountain Plaza Woodland Park, NJ 07424 CONTACT US [email protected] EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS We welcome story ideas and submissions. We assume no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material. advertising design &production VICE PRESIDENT/PRODUCTION Glenn Garvie ADVERTISING PRODUCTION COORDINATION Arlene Cruz, Colleen Parsons, Lenny Robinson circulation Wayne Magazine is published five times ayear with a100% mailed circulation to more than 25,000 homes, businesses and physicians’ offices. To purchase reprints of photos for personal use, visit northjerseyimages.com. To purchase PDF files ($99 each) of individual pages for personal use only or to license content for editorial or commercial use, email your request to [email protected]. BACK ISSUES Back issues of Wayne Magazine can be purchased online by visiting shoptherecord.com/waynemag. All contents © 2020 North Jersey Media Group. All rights reserved. No portion of Wayne Magazine may be reproduced without permission. @WayneMagazine FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENESPHOTOS, UPDATES ANDMORE. Please recycle this magazine. 2 BACK TOSCHOOL 2020 WAYNE MAGAZINE