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
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
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.
10 Heinous Facts About the Holodomor
One of the Soviet Union’s horrendous tactics for enforcing its rule and eliminating adversaries, the Holodomor was a dark time for the Ukrainian people.
10 Facts About Queen Elizabeth II: From Lilibet to Gan-Gan
England’s longest-reigning monarch made an impact over the course of her extended tenure. Who was the woman who existed behind the crown?
The Burn of ’47 and the Year Maine Literally Caught Fire
Discover how a lengthy drought and unique weather patterns leveled nine Maine towns and changed the history of fire management forever.
What Was The Great Stork Derby?
Flying through Toronto families during the Great Depression, the Great Stork Derby had little to do with birds and everything to do with big bucks.
5 Reasons the American Militia Beat the World’s Greatest Military
How did a motley group of poorly trained colonists defeat the world’s greatest army? Explore 5 strategic advantages that led to victory in the American Revolution.
9 Facts About the Nez Perce Leader Chief Joseph
Joseph the Younger, revered by the Nez Perce and misunderstood by white immigrants, guided his people through their last days of freedom.
9 Facts About the Nez Perce War You Need to Know
As the Nez Perce tribe tried to preserve their way of life, they found themselves battling the US in a desperate attempt to survive.
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.