Abby Pfisterer

Abby Pfisterer serves as Education Specialist at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, where she leads initiatives to integrate history education with civic engagement for K-12 students nationwide. Her diverse academic background includes degrees in History, Political Science, and Education from Colorado State University, complemented by an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. With over a decade of experience spanning both formal classroom teaching and museum education, she has developed expertise in progressive education methodologies and audience-driven programming. Her teaching experience includes secondary social studies instruction in Colorado schools, while her current work focuses on creating innovative educational resources that make history accessible and engaging for students. Through her role at the National Museum of American History, she develops programs and materials that foster civic learning and historical understanding, bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and museum-based education