Abigail Barrett, born in Florida and of Jamaican heritage, has been a math teacher for one year. During her studies at Williams College and Yale Divinity School, she has explored her various academic interests, including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Philosophy. She looks forward to continue her journey of education in the classroom, as she helps students to find their love of learning.

What other roles do you hold on campus?

Dorm Faculty

What was it about Walker’s that made you want to work here?

What first caught my attention was the colors of Walker’s. They were reminiscent of my alma mater, Williams College. But it was my experience of the vibrant students at Walker’s that assured me that this was the right place for me to teach.

What is the most rewarding part about working at Walker’s?

The most rewarding thing about working at Walker’s is teaching middle schoolers. I get to watch them be silly and free and mature into confident and brilliant young people.

What is your favorite place on campus?

The Common Room

What was your favorite subject when you were in middle or high school?

Math

Why did you want to go into teaching?

I wanted to be a teacher so that I can help other people love learning.

What is your favorite part of the subject you teach now?

Systems of Equations because I think it is the first topic where you feel like you’re doing “grown up” math.

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?

Crochet