Abigail French is a 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.