Mrs. Megan Friedman:

Hello, my name is Megan Friedman.  I am honored to be a Second Grade Teacher at Tatem Elementary School.   I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music along with my Certification in Elementary Education from Muhlenberg College.  This is my 9th year teaching in Haddonfield! I previously taught first grade for four years in Clark, New Jersey, and I taught pre-school for two years near my hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  My husband Matt and I live in Cherry Hill with our 6 year old son, Kellan, and our 2 year old son, Owen! 

I have learned many lessons through my education and experience with children.   I have taught using curriculum aligned with the Common Core.  I will continue to use some of these programs at Tatem Elementary such as Guided Reading, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, Responsive Classroom, and Everyday Math.  I chose to further my knowledge by attending Columbia Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Workshop and Lucy Calkin’s Summer Institute on the Teaching of Writing.  I also frequently attend the West Jersey Reading Council Conferences.  

While curriculum is important, I teach the whole child.  I am aware of social and emotional needs that children may have.  I learn student interests, and I incorporate them into our learning.  One of my strengths is that I help each child to feel valued and loved.  This helps encourage each student to take risks while learning.  I also differentiate my instruction based on a child’s individual needs.  This helps each student to be successful and develop a passion for learning that will last a lifetime. 

I have been interested in becoming a teacher since I was a toddler.  I grew up watching my mother teach kindergarten and dance.  I then taught dance classes, swim lessons, piano and voice lessons, and became a summer camp counselor.   These experiences have guided me to become involved in the school outside of the classroom.  I love leading after school clubs and programs, and I will attend and support teachers and students in their events as well.   I look forward to cooperative relationships with the teachers and parents in the district.  I believe that a strong home-to-school connection develops the most effective education for a child. 

Outside of school, I enjoy reading, dancing, singing, biking, and the beach.  I value my relationships with family and friends, and I try to spend as much time with them as possible.  I absolutely love being a mom, and I hope that you will get to know my sons as well! 

I look forward to getting to know all of your families!  Here’s to a wonderful year at Tatem!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Megan Friedman