Abby Cameron-Standerford is dedicated to the mission of empowering teacher leaders in the field of learning disabilities and teacher education. She is also an NMU alumna, holding a bachelor of science in elementary education and special education, along with a master of arts in learning disabilities. She also holds a doctorate of education from Central Michigan University.
Cameron-Standerford has a rich professional history in both K-12 and higher education, where her research and leadership in self-study have provided her with an international perspective on best pedagogical practices. Her foundation for education builds off of a responsive and adaptive student learning environment, which supports all students regardless of their level of experience and knowledge, while also holding to the critical expectations of rigor in online instruction.
Her participation as a fellow in the Online Teaching Programs I & II, and her subsequent 2019-2020 NMU Excellence in Online Teaching award are celebrations of her ongoing desire to continue learning for the benefit of her students. Students and colleagues consistently laud Cameron-Standerford's expertise and her passion for helping all learners grow and succeed. Her course reviews consistently demonstrate that she is an engaging educator who promotes critical thinking and models professionalism, mentorship and collaboration.