Audrey Friedman
Retired Professor
Biography
Audrey Friedman has dedicated her research to developing and nurturing reflective judgment in adolescents and adults in addition to alternative assessment in reading, writing, mathematics, and science in grades K–12. Her expertise spans educational leadership and policy; language learning and literacy; STEM teaching and learning; and teacher education. Friedman has taught at the Lynch School since 1997. During her tenure as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students, she explored variables that impact reflective judgment and critical reasoning of college freshmen. This work led to her current study of how students conceptualize a life of meaning and purpose and how faculty and staff can facilitate the development of purpose in Boston College students. Friedman was most recently recognized as Boston College’s Teacher of the Year by the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, and received the LRSA 2018 Award from Boston College for her tireless dedication to students over the years. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts, a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her doctoral degree from Boston College. She has co-authored three books and many articles, book chapters, and book reviews. Friedman’s work is held in high outside of the academy as well. She serves on the Board of Trustees and Academic Committee of St. Columbkille’s Loyola Academy.