Abigail M. Rigney

Abigail M. Rigney is a Visiting Lecturer at Fitchburg State University, specializing in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure) program. She holds a C.A.G.S. from American International College (2015), an M.Ed. from Worcester State College (2009), and a B.S. from Worcester State College (2004). With four years of experience as a middle school administrator, she emphasizes practical knowledge and professional networking in her teaching.

Her research and teaching focus on school-community partnerships, educational leadership, and strategies for effective school administration. She utilizes tools like Blackboard, FlipGrid, and Screencastify to engage online students, advocating for organizational skills and proactive learning. Beyond academia, she is an avid runner, having completed two marathons and multiple half-marathons.

Rigney highlights the importance of flexibility, optimism, and student-centered approaches in education. She teaches courses such as EDLM 8034: School-Community Partnerships, blending theoretical frameworks with real-world applications.