#252: Mark Friedrich | Building Meaningful Connections That Last

Mark Friedrich is a veteran Health & Physical Education Teacher of 27 years and a National Presenter of Adventure Education / Team Building Concepts and Activities. Mark has taught both Elementary and High School levels, but finds his passion in Adventure Education at Millburn High School in New Jersey. Mark heads up a High Ropes & Team Building Program at Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ each Summer where he shares his passion with younger students in a camp setting. Mark is a passionate educator who enjoys sharing his activities and ideas with like minded educators all over the world. Mark is the 2016 New Jersey Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and the 2021 SHAPE America Joy of Effort Award Recipient. Mark has presented virtually in 15 different States and at the SHAPE America Virtual Convention in 2021, but this is Mark’s first time presenting internationally. Mark is married with 3 children and resides in Maplewood, NJ with his dog “Jedi”.