Mission
Our mission is to advance teaching and learning practices by pioneering the integration of traditionally siloed domains of knowledge.
Interdisciplinary Learning Specialist
About Annabel Furber
Educational leader with 20+ years applying neuroscience and psychology to inclusive learning. Designs evidence-based systems that transform approaches to learning variability.
Background & Experience
From her start as a classroom aide and autism therapist to facilitating workshops on Universal Design for Learning to Harvard's Mind, Brain, Education program, Annabel developed expertise in executive function, curriculum design, behavioral psychology, and leveraging educational technology. She has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and education as a researcher, instructional designer, content developer, instructor, mentor, and coach across diverse settings and age groups.
Abel Pathways is the culmination of this interdisciplinary approach and its programs, whether through individual coaching or professional development programs or harnessing technology to build adaptable and engaging content, are meticulously designed to accelerate growth for all learners.
Education
Ed.M. in Mind, Brain, Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.A. in Integrative Studies from Union Institute & University
Frameworks
Brain-Based Learning Solutions
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
- Emotional safety and stress reduction
- Attention and memory optimization
- Multimodal sensory engagement
- Spaced repetition and retrieval practice
- Active processing, pattern recognition
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
- Multiple ways to engage (the "why")
- Multiple ways to understand (the "what")
- Multiple ways to practice and integrate (the "how")
Executive Functions Scaffolding
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Executive Functions Scaffolding
- Planning systems
- Focus strategies
- Awareness practices
- Flexibility skills
- Self-control habits
Cognitive Behavioral Pathways
Universal Design for Learning Pedagogy
Executive Functions Scaffolding
- Awareness building
- Reflecting
- Testing
- Implementing
- Refining
- Integrating