--- title: Abby Foreman date: 2022-02-02T16:19:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/people/abby-foreman" section: People --- [ View Directory](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81598584fbc5b4ea.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=25&h=25&f=webp&c=9cd7b46b&v=8ae2a53c5d004bf8fb7ff3292bcbfe2c90d8b63925c91224b5ff510c2d57d542) [Sociology / Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information?department=sociology-social-work-2) [Master Public Administration](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information?department=master-public-administration) [Master of Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information?department=master-of-social-work) # Dr. Abby Foreman Professor of Social Work and Dean for Social Sciences ![]() [712-722-6365](tel:712-722-6365) ![]() ![]() **Dr. Abby Foreman** is Dean for Social Sciences at Dordt University, where she provides leadership for the following programs: - Business, Accounting, and Economics - Criminal Justice - Kuyper Honors Program - Political Science - Social Work - Education - Psychology Dr. Foreman is director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and is a professor of social work at Dordt. She also works as the supervising dean for faculty who teach in the MPA, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Special Education, and Master of Business Administration programs. She works with the Vice President for Academic Affairs to facilitate faculty and perspectival development, and she serves as a co-leader for New Faculty Seminar. **Education** - Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Administration, University of South Dakota, 2018. - MSW in Management in Human Services, University of Michigan, 2004. - BSW in Social Work, Dordt University, 2002. [*LinkedIn profile*](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-foreman-566b4357) --- ## Articles by Abby Foreman [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-4ways-conversations.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=2a7330ae&v=ff44e6bb3cd2bc904a6e0464d33f8716d8569d47042e6531714e16214807f6b8) Essays Jul 10, 2026 ### Four Ways Our Daily Conversations Shape Our Children’s View of the World By Abby Foreman Our daily interactions have a lasting influence on how children understand people, navigate cultural change, and reflect Christian values. This article explores four practical ways family communication shapes a child's worldview and use of language. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/four-ways-our-daily-conversations-shape-our-childrens-view-of-the-world) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatfaithbasedfeat.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=3d63296f&v=986235642046cb23ea8670ee467871a8d2e194e35693cdf52c8db06f0ade315f) Essays May 30, 2025 ### A Legacy of Presence: The Enduring Impact of Faith-Based Service By Abby Foreman Faith-based organizations have long combined compassion and innovation to serve the vulnerable across changing eras. As their roles shift, how can they continue shaping a just and flourishing society? Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-legacy-of-presence-the-enduring-impact-of-faith-based-service) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatdaredaniel.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=53cad9c8&v=dd327814ff91a840c01f00e3d2dcd19da88ad97584d4241c3633c62ab146fe56) Essays Jan 02, 2025 ### Considering Citizenship: Dare to be a Daniel By Abby Foreman How do we use our influence to bring about positive change? Daniel’s story challenges us to consider how we navigate the tension between faithfulness to God and engagement with the world. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/considering-citizenship-dare-to-be-a-daniel)