About 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
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
Awards
National Board Certified Teacher-Social Studies (2021)
State of Maine Teaching Certification (2014-Present)
About 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
MEd History
American College of Education, 2023
MEd Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education, 2017
BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science
University of Maine, 2011
Awards
National Board Certified Teacher-Social Studies (2021)
State of Maine Teaching Certification (2014-Present)
Areas of Expertise
The Surprising Reason Why Independence Day Should Actually Be July 2nd
In the United States, Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 4th with “pomp and parade,” but has America been getting it wrong for 250 years?
What Caused the Pork & Beans War Between Maine & New Brunswick?
Economic and political tensions fueled a curiously named standoff between the US state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick in the early 19th century.
Why Were Tens of Millions of American Bison Hunted to Near Extinction?
Wiped from the Great Plains in a mass purge, the American bison population was almost extinguished.
Forgotten Details of the Devastating 1675 War That Shattered Early New England
King Philip’s War was a disastrous event that tore New England apart, shattering decades of peace between the Indigenous and English settlers.
Who Was on the Lewis & Clark Expedition?
The Corps of Discovery blazed a trail across the Louisiana Territory exploring the United States’ new holdings. Who made this exciting journey?
Why Did Jefferson Davis Create a US Army Camel Corps?
Before the Civil War, Jefferson Davis had an ingenious, though not necessarily effective, idea to improve US military transportation, involving a unique desert dweller.
Spooky Secrets Behind 6 of the World’s Most Haunted Landmarks
From the cursed tomb of Tutankhamun to the bloody fields of Gettysburg, real tragedies have left these famous landmarks haunted.
What Led to the Deadly 1855 Portland Rum Riot in Maine?
When the architect of Prohibition was found to be secretly hoarding alcohol, danger and drama erupted on the streets of mid-19th century Portland, Maine.
Why Idaho Parachuted Beavers Into The Wilderness in 1948
Wildlife management took a unique, high-flying turn when Idaho attempted to deal with suburban beaver overpopulation in 1948.
The Honeymoon That Vanished in the Grand Canyon
Mysteriously disappearing on their honeymoon, what happened to Glen and Bessie Hyde is still an intriguing enigma.
What Happened the Day Martin Luther King Jr. Was Shot
Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. was struck down before his time by an assassin's bullet. What events culminated in his death in 1968?
Why Maine Voters Want to Bring Back Their Iconic 1901 Pine Tree Flag
Some Maine citizens are pushing to revive their historic state flag and replace the generic state seal that currently represents the northeasternmost state in the Union.