Abby supports research program development, administration, and assessment for the David C. Frederick Honors College's Office of Research. She came to the Frederick Honors College in January 2024 from Pitt's Office of Child Development, where she served as Senior Research and Evaluation Coordinator for a variety of community engagement programs focused on children, youth, and families. Abby found that she enjoyed recruiting and mentoring student research assistants, which led her to connect with the Frederick Honors College research team.
Prior to coming to Pitt, Abby taught students of all ages, with a focus on K-12 and college-level math, science, and environmental education. She has held additional positions with education technology, legal, and accounting organizations. As an undergraduate, Abby conducted research & prepared lab supplies in a bacteriophage lab and tutored students at a local high school. She is also an alum of Pitt’s Summer Language Institute.
Abby grew up in the Pittsburgh area and returned after working and studying in Illinois, California, Michigan, Greece, and Bulgaria. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her spouse, Franklin, and engaging in a variety of pursuits including playing music, social dancing, hiking, and biking.
- MA in Teaching (science education), Chatham University
- BA (biological sciences), University of Chicago
