Karen Pflug-felder – MHS ‘67
Karen Pflug-felder is a 1967 graduate of Methacton High School and taught at her alma mater from 1972-2005. Karen attended Dickinson College for undergrad and obtained her Master’s degree in education from Arcadia University (then known as Beaver College). She was one of the founding members of the Methacton Education Foundation and served as Board secretary. Karen has amassed outstanding achievements during her career. She was inducted into the Dickinson College Sports Hall of Fame and was nominated for Who's Who Among America's Teachers. She was also the first recipient of the Warrior Legacy Award.
Karen has very positive memories of her time as a Methacton student.
“Some of my best friends were made at Methacton and we still remain friends after 50 plus years.”
She was very involved in extra-curricular activities and sports. She enjoyed playing field hockey, basketball and lacrosse and being part of Student Council and Student Congress. Academically, Karen was a star student, having graduated third in her class. She also shined as an athlete, receiving the WNAR Sports award and an award for Most Outstanding Female Athlete. While all of Karen’s teachers helped prepare her for college, she credits former Methacton teachers Bill Forsyth and Janet Geatens as her greatest influences. “Their excellent teaching encouraged me to major in and teach biology.”
Karen shares that some of her very best memories of Methacton are from her days of teaching.
“I can truly say that I enjoyed every day I spent in the classroom.”
She taught biology, AP biology, applied science, and environmental science and was Department Chair from 1982 until 2005. After school, Karen coached girl’s basketball, girl’s softball and girl’s lacrosse. She also sponsored the Classes of 1975, 1989 and 1996.
Karen had this to say in terms of advice for current students: “Take your high school education seriously, but also have fun!”
Karen is keeping busy in her retirement and still enjoys sports, hiking, bicycling, golfing, and coaching an adult softball league.
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