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Abigail French
Seventh-Grade Teacher
Abigail French is an accomplished presenter, an instructional coach and mentor, a curriculum writer, and a seventh-grade teacher at Frederick County Middle School in Virginia. At the center of Abby’s work in education, with adults or students, is her belief that building a culture rich in empathy and inquiry best supports deep learning experiences and growth for all community members. Abby is a recipient of the VASCD Impact Makers Award for 2022 and a 2020 ASCD Emerging Leader.