Dr. Abigail (Abbie) Greer returns to BMHS as a member of the Technology & Engineering Department Faculty.
Dr. Greer started her teaching career as a science teacher at Bishop McNamara in 2005, serving as a Biology and Psychology teacher and also a member of the Counseling department. She then spent seven years as an administrator at the elementary level, as the school counselor at St Mary of the Mills, and as the principal at The Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle in Lanham, Maryland. While at Saint Matthias, she created partnerships with The University of Notre Dame, through the ACE teaching program, and Boston College, through the implementation of a two-way immersion model. At Saint Mary of the Mills in Laurel, Maryland, she implemented a systemic school counseling program including a focus on academic and social skills. Dr. Greer has served as our Director of Admissions and our Director of Student Service.
Dr. Greer holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland (B.A. in Psychology), a Master's degree from George Washington University (M.A in Education and Human Development in School Counseling), and a certificate from George Washington University in Counseling Diverse Populations. While at George Washington, Mrs. Greer was a mentor for interns with intellectual disabilities at the Kennedy Center and was a counselor at the community counseling center on campus.
Dr. Greer has an Ed.D from Creighton University, where her research focus was on secondary school leadership and the inclusion of students with disabilities in school populations.
Dr. Greer has spoken nationally on character education, inclusion, and social media usage. She previously served on the National Catholic Educational Association's Advisory Council. A lifelong learner, Dr. Greer has been a participant in the Boston College Emmaus Leadership Series and the University of Notre Dame's Reform Leaders Summit. She is an adjunct professor at Marymount University in their doctoral program.
Dr. Greer also serves as the head varsity swim coach at Bishop McNamara, repriving a role she previously served from 2005-2009. She brought the team to their first-ever National Catholic Swimming Championships in 2006. Over half the team records have been set during her leadership.
Dr. Greer is a volunteer soccer coach and Girl Scout leader.
