John Friedrich

John is a middle school math teacher at Arden Middle School.  He takes advantage of his breaks and summer vacation to satisfy his passion to travel and see the world.  He believes the world is an amazing place and that the only way to really understand other cultures is to immerse yourself in their world.  He has led tours to Costa Rica and Scotland and is excited about the upcoming tour of European Battlefields since he’s an avid student of military history. 

In his free time you will see John most likely on the golf course, as he competes in many high-level tournaments throughout the state. He loves to take long walks with his best furry pal, Rex, who’s a rescue dog John’s had since 2020. He also loves playing games and puzzles of all kinds and always has a deck of cards or a crossword puzzle book nearby when he travels. His two children are now all grown up, but life is about to take a new turn as his first grandchild is due in February.