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Kassandre Dwyer
Kassie is a farmer and freelance writer with a passion for history and teaching others about it. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a MEd in History, a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, and a BS in Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science. She is particularly interested in the ability of history stories to teach empathy to the next generation, and telling the stories of often overlooked historical perspectives or hidden truths. Kassie has special interests in the history of America’s Indigenous peoples, war, maritime history, and the “wild west.”
Education:American College of Education, 2023MEd HistoryAmerican College of Education, 2017MEd Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Maine, 2011BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal ScienceExpertise:Articles by Kassandre Dwyer
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