PlayGroup Team
Megan Shah
Megan Shah started working at Gwynedd Friends in 2014 as a Play Group and afternoon assistant teacher. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Wesleyan University, where she majored in Government with a concentration in Public Policy, including coursework in Education Policy.
Megan grew up as a member of Gwynedd Friends Meeting, attended preschool and peace camp as a child and worked at both as a young adult. Before she started working at GFS, she was an assistant teacher and coach at Germantown Friends School. Megan also has experience as a crossword puzzle editor and running store manager. Megan feels the teacher's role is to provide a caring and safe environment in which to support children as they navigate making friends, learning new skills, and exploring the world around them. She sees children as natural artists and scientists, with every day bringing new experiences. Megan feels strongly about the value of movement and time outdoors. As a lifelong Quaker, she thinks early childhood is the perfect time to start learning about things like equality and stewardship of our environment and communities.
Diane Neubauer
Diane joins Gwynedd Friends School, bringing several years of experience in early elementary education and a deep commitment to joyful, play-based learning. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Cabrini University and has a strong foundation in child development and collaborative teaching practices.
Most recently, Diane served as an Associate Kindergarten Teacher at Germantown Academy, where she helped foster students’ academic growth and social-emotional development through hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiences. She also took time away from the classroom to stay home with her two children, an experience that further enriched her understanding of young learners and strengthened her passion for early childhood education.
Diane is excited to be part of the Gwynedd Friends School community, where she shares in the mission to nurture confident, curious learners in a loving and inclusive environment.
Catherine Krohg
Catherine Aloise Krohg graduated from Montclair State University in New Jersey with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She worked in finance and accounting for 5 years in the Washington DC Metro area before her first child was born. She has three children, all of which went to Gwynedd Friends School.
Catherine fell into education when one of her children showed developmental delays. Through the process of getting and receiving services for her child, Catherine has learned so much about education, especially for delayed language learners and autistic children.
She believes all behavior is communication. Every child has the right to take up space to learn. She knows the best way to learn is through nature, play, and mindfulness. Catherine feels it is a privilege to be in the classroom helping children learn and grow in peace.
When she’s not at Gwynedd Friends School, she enjoys reading, walking, hiking, and spending time with her three children, partner, and golden retriever, Evie.
