Updated: 09/02/25
Hi, my name is Jeff Ecker. I am so happy that you get to be a part of my second grade classroom. Let me take a moment to tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Gloversville, NY. I am an only child. After having a hard time figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I received my Bachelor's degree from Plattsburgh State and my Master's degree from St. Rose. I started teaching at Green Meadow in 2002. I have taught second grade every year except one.
In 2004 I met Mrs. Ecker at Green Meadow (formerly known as Miss. Polit). We married in 2006. We have one wonderful little boy named Ryan. He is currently a senior at CHS and preparing to apply to colleges to study Marine Biology.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my friends and family. I like to do a lot of cooking. I love cooking authentic Asian and Mexican food. We love spending time in the Adirondacks. Kayaking and hiking are other outdoor activities that we enjoy. We love going to the beach and are fortunate to get the opportunity to spend a lot of time in Florida. We love going to Disney World and Legoland. I am an avid lover and advocate of science and social studies. And of course, it's no secret that I am a HUGE Star Wars fan.
I hope you have enjoyed getting to know me a little better. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child. Second grade is going to be great!
In the summer of 2021, we added Koda, a mini bernedoodle to our family. He is growing fast and brings us much joy.