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Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist

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Cassandra received a Master’s degree in Science Education from Northeastern Oklahoma State University with a Specialization in STEM Leadership from the NASA Endeavor Program. Her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Michigan State University. Cassandra has taught Biology, Physics and Chemistry at the high school level.

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Cassandra received a Master’s degree in Science Education from Northeastern Oklahoma State University with a Specialization in STEM Leadership from the NASA Endeavor Program. Her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Michigan State University. Cassandra has taught Biology, Physics and Chemistry at the high school level.

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Present	Curriculum Writer and Professional Development Senior Specialist, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ Center for Teaching and Learning
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Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Methods, and Science and Mathematics Education

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Science Education Pedagogy, Secondary Science Education, K-12 STEM, Problem Centered Teaching and Learning, Cross-Curricular Integration, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teacher Education

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2014 - 2016	Masters of Education (M.Ed.), Science Education, Northeastern Oklahoma State University
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2011	Graduate Teaching Certificate, Science Education, Michigan State University
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2006 - 2010	Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences, Michigan State University
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Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program Materials
NGSS Model Lessons
19-19-19 “COVIDeos 19” E-Learning Webinars
Masters Thesis

Conference Papers/Presentations (5)

Playing with Code: Big Ideas for Early Learners (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Publications & Research (2022)

For young children growing in today’s digital world, the acquisition of coding and computer programming skills has become a popular and appropriate focus in education. Beyond engaging in technology and coding applications as consumers – ...

Playing with Math and Science in the Early Childhood Classroom (Cassandra Armstrong and Lindsey Herlehy) Publications & Research (2022)

Young students are equipped with the curiosity and creativity to be successful scientists and mathematicians. In today’s classrooms, strong foundational skills in STEM promote success for years to come. Through play, young students can subitize, ...

Foundational Science: Setting the Stage for Success (Cassandra Armstrong) Publications & Research (2021)

During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, and identify activities and strategies to provide students ...

Little Big Minds: STEM for Our Youngest Learners (Cassandra Armstrong and Lindsey Herlehy) Publications & Research (2021)

STEAM-integrated activities are for all learners, including those in an early childhood setting. Participate in a series of play-based activities that promote foundational mathematics skills and foster curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Measure, graph, sort, categorize, ...

Problem Centered Teaching by Tomorrow (Cassandra Armstrong) Publications & Research (2021)

Problem Centered Instruction is a great way to engage students, integrate content, and inspire learning. However, true problem centered instruction requires a major shift in both teaching and learning, requiring the one thing teachers don't ...

Presentations (8)

K-2 Foundational Science (Cassandra Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2022)

During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for K-2 ...

3-5 Foundational Science (Cassandra Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2022)

During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for 3-5 ...

6-8 Foundational Science (Cassandra Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2022)

During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for 6-8 ...

Problem Centered Teaching by Tomorrow (Cassandra Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2021)

Problem Centered Instruction is a great way to engage students, integrate content, and inspire learning. However, true problem centered instruction requires a major shift in both teaching and learning, requiring the one thing teachers don’t ...

The G-Suite Life (Cassandra Armstrong and Karen Ye) Professional Learning Day (2021)

As we continue to navigate a world of remote and hybrid learning options, teachers are continuously seeking new ways to give and receive information from students. In this session, we will explore four unique teaching ...

DNA, RNA, & Proteins, Oh My! (Cassandra Wissink Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2020)

A staple topic in any life science classroom, we will take a look at some innovative ways to not only teach these topics, but assess them using the Next Generation Science Standards.

The Wright Stuff: An Integrative Approach to Stained Glass (Cassandra Wissink Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2020)

In this session we'll explore the scientific and mathematical influences behind the artistic stained glass creations of Frank Lloyd Wright, and use them to create our own Wright-inspired stained glass designs. This is a truly ...

Problem Centered Teaching by Tomorrow (Cassandra Wissink Armstrong) Professional Learning Day (2020)

Problem Centered Instruction is a great way to engage students, integrate content, and inspire learning. However, true problem centered instruction requires a major shift in both teaching and learning, requiring the one thing teachers don't ...

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program Materials (6)

Unit #6: Animals - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2021)

Unit #5: Buildings - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2021)

Unit #4: Playing with Code - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2020)

Unit #3: Simple Machines - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2020)

Unit #2: Water - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2020)

Unit #1: Colors - Remote Learning Activities (Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong) Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program (2020)

NGSS Model Lessons (4)

Earth Science - OIL SPILLS AND DUST BOWLS: Earth's Systems (Cassandra Armstrong, Peg Steffen and Elizabeth Martinez) Model NGSS Lessons: 4th - 5th Grade (2020)

Earth is comprised of four interconnected systems: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. All of Earth’s processes are due to energy and matter cycling within and among these four systems. Because these systems are so connected, ...

Earth/Space Science - WATER, WATER: Water Resources (Cassandra Armstrong, Peg Steffen and Elizabeth Martinez) Model NGSS Lessons: 4th - 5th Grade (2020)

Water is one of the most important substances on earth and all living things depend on water to survive. In humans, water makes up 60% of adult bodies and without water humans cannot survive longer ...

Life Science - TRACKING MATTER: Movement of Matter (Cassandra Armstrong) Model NGSS Lessons: 4th - 5th Grade (2020)

Energy exists in many forms and is constantly being transferred between forms. All energy types can be sorted into two main categories: potential and kinetic. Potential energy is stored energy. Chemical energy, nuclear energy, stored ...

Physical and Life Science - FOOD AND ENERGY: Animal and Plant Energy (Cassandra Armstrong) Model NGSS Lessons: 4th - 5th Grade (2020)

Energy exists in many forms and is constantly being transferred between forms. All energy types can be sorted into two main categories: potential and kinetic. Potential energy is stored energy. Chemical energy, nuclear energy, stored ...

19-19-19 “COVIDeos 19” E-Learning Webinars (3)

Day 13 - "Cutting the 'Content' Cord: Where Do We Want Students to Be in the Fall?" (Cassandra Armstrong) 19-19-19 “COVIDeos 19” E-Learning Webinars (2020)

Day 12 - "Little STEAMers (Focus Activity #2: Sorting)" (Cassandra Armstrong and Lindsey Herlehy) 19-19-19 “COVIDeos 19” E-Learning Webinars (2020)

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