Rider University honored Sharon Elementary School teacher Megan Steigerwald with its Cooperating Teacher Excellence Award.
The award, currently in its third year, recognizes educators who provided exemplary mentorship to a Rider student teacher. Steigerwald is one of four honorees.
Rider student Jessica Castronovo nominated Steigerwald for the recognition.
In her nomination letter, Castronovo wrote that Steigerwald helped her create a workshop based on a science review game. Castronovo said she received positive feedback from teachers who attended the workshop and learned “the value of both collaboration and giving back to those who have taught (her) so much.”
Castronovo added, “Ms. Steigerwald has become one of my greatest role models as an educator. Her greatest strength is her ability to realize students’ individual potential and differentiate her instruction accordingly. This, along with her constant dedication, hard work and love for continued learning, is something I plan to emulate in my professional career.”
Steigerwald is also a Rider University alumna, graduating in 2004.
More information is online at rider.edu/soe.
