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
MEd History — American College of Education, 2023
MEd Curriculum & Instruction — American College of Education, 2017
BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science — University of Maine, 2011
Areas of Expertise
The Tragic Life of Olive Oatman the Girl With the Blue Tattoo
Olive Oatman led a life of tragedy, misfortune, and mystery. What’s the real story behind the tattooed captive that captured America’s imagination?
John Brown the Radical Abolitionist Who Changed America
John Brown’s means were unorthodox, but his fight against American slavery turned him into a hero with a lasting legacy.
John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry That Ignited the Civil War
With tensions running high, John Brown lit a spark at Harpers Ferry that helped ignite the Civil War.
9 Facts About John Wayne, the Famous Cowboy of Classic Cinema
John Wayne remains one of the greatest stars of classic film. Who was the man behind his many on-screen personas?
What Happened at the Round Rock Juneteenth Shooting?
Round Rock, Texas, became a scene of horror in June 2024. What happened at the Old Settler’s Park Juneteenth Festival Concert?
Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill? Why Her Legacy Still Matters
Harriet Tubman’s impact on history is well-known, but efforts to further memorialize her legacy are underway.
8 Facts About Mary Todd Lincoln’s Tumultuous Life
Mary Todd Lincoln’s life was one full of privilege, causes to champion, headlines, and unimaginable grief.
The Story of Tuberculosis from Ancient Epidemic to Modern Challenge
One affliction that has woven its way through time and impacted the story of mankind, tuberculosis still remains a challenge.
The Wisdom of Florence Nightingale in 5 Quotes That Shaped Nursing & Beyond
A caring nurse and leader, Florence Nightingale’s words went on to shape nursing almost as much as her innovative methods.
How Frederick Douglass Became the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
Frederick Douglass emerged from slavery to become the father and face of the American Civil Rights movement.
How a Young Woman Named Freddie Oversteegen Fought the Nazis
One of the most incredible resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Europe, teenager Freddie Oversteegen fought the Nazis, but not on any battlefield.
The Significance of Martin Luther King’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail”
How did a hurried letter become a representative icon of the American Civil Rights Movement?