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.

Tiffany Anapol

Tiffany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Temple University. She has always worked with young children for as long as she remembers, and was a local preschool volunteer during high school. She was very excited to become a part of the Gwynedd Friends community as an assistant teacher in Mrs. Shah’s playgroup classroom. 

Before having her own children, Tiffany worked as a substitute teacher in nearby elementary schools and early childhood centers. 

Tiffany wants to instill a love for learning that will motivate her students to grow socially, emotionally, and creatively in a nurturing and safe environment. Her goal as a teacher is to create an environment where her students love coming to school, and they are excited to learn and play.

Lindsay Voter

Lindsay Voter graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Studies and a Master's degree in Regional Planning. She also earned a Master's degree from George Mason University in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum, and Instruction for Diverse Learners. Lindsay has worked with young children as a church school assistant, camp counselor, summer preschool teacher, and as a kindergarten teacher in Washington, DC. Prior to staying home with her three children, Lindsay also worked for a community-based nonprofit supporting low-income children and families. Lindsay is thrilled to be back in the classroom setting, supporting Mrs. Shah's playgroup as an assistant teacher. 

Lindsay believes children need to feel safe and loved in order to thrive and hopes to make each child feel cherished for exactly who they are. Lindsay strives to create a caring community where tiny learners can feel confident and curious, exploring the world around them through play.