Hi, I'm Meghan Beard, and I will be your child's 3rd Grade teacher this year. Woot! Woot! I am SO excited to have each of them as a part of our classroom family and community this year! The 2025 - 2026 school year marks my 21st year here at Lester, all of which have been spent teaching 3rd Grade. It's crazy how fast time flies when you're having fun doing something you love! Believe it or not, I attended Lester School, as did my four younger sisters. I guess you could say I've come full circle! Once a Lester Leopard, always a Lester Leopard!
I am a super family-oriented person, and believe that family should come first, always! With that being said, please do what's best for your children and your families each night. If you need a night off from HW, no problem. I know we're all busy, myself and my boys included, and sometimes things just come up. If there's ever anything I can do to help out, or that I should ever be aware of, please let me know. I am here to help make it a successful year for everyone!
1) My Family: I have 2 sons, Nathan (Freshman at Glenbard West), and Ryan (8th grade); Husband: Rob - who is also a DG alum (South Side), and whose dad owns Beard Auto Repair - guess that's my "claim to fame!"
2) Favorite Drink: I love Vanilla/Caramel Iced Coffees :)
3) What's playing in the car/at home? Sirius XM's "Alt Nation" (most likely)
4) Hobbies: Reading, Shopping, Family & Friends, Netflix/Hulu, Working Out, Vacations, Watching my boys play ALL of their sports!
5) Interesting Facts: I enjoy doing laundry! The air fryer is my favorite appliance! Many years ago, I ran the Chicago Marathon - one and done for me, though!