Abby Kerlin, MSEd, MA, spent the first decade of her career teaching kindergarten through third grade at PS 234 in Lower Manhattan. Through her tenure as a public school teacher, she cultivated a lasting passion for integrated and emergent social studies and science curriculum design. She firmly believes that robust curricula stem from a deep understanding of children’s relationships, culture, geography, and inherent curiosity about the world around them.
For over 10 years, Abby has been an instructor at Bank Street, teaching courses in child development, geography and research methods and curriculum development. Additionally, she has served as a fieldwork advisor and the academic director of the Long Trip program. Currently, she holds the position of director for the Early Childhood, Childhood, Cross Age and Advanced Standing General Education programs. Beyond her teaching and program leadership responsibilities, Abby conducts research into children’s interactions with their physical environment.
Prior to her tenure at Bank Street, Abby instructed courses in social studies curriculum development at Hunter College and served as fieldwork advisor to students at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Educational Background
Qualifications
MSEd, Bank Street College of Education; MA, Teachers College, Columbia University; BA, Hampshire College
