Wayland Town Crier 3/16/15: Wayland Middle School teacher gets travel award. The 2015 Mary L. Johnson Travelship Award has been awarded to Ellen Jacobs, who has served as a literacy specialist for 35 years and has worked at Wayland Middle School for the past 14 years. Year after year, Jacobs has had a powerful impact on the growth and development of her students. She is known for her positive outlook and her willingness to take on challenging problems.