Research Discipline/Bio
Kasey is a Graduate Assistant at the Rita Gold Child Development Center and she specializes in early childhood education at the infant and toddler level. She began her career as an early childhood educator after completion of her bachelor’s degree in 2010, and was trained in Infant/Toddler Montessori curriculum at Hope Montessori Educational Institute in 2019. Prior to her work in early childhood, Kasey worked as a health educator and coach in the field of special recreation. Kasey's research at Teachers College focuses on the health and well-being of early childhood educators and aims to provide more insight into classroom workflow efficiency, professional development, and the mental wellness of early childhood educators.
Educational Background
Kasey earned a B.S. in Recreation Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, completed Post-Baccalaureate work in Health and Physical Education for middle school and secondary levels, and earned a M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Child Development. While pursuing her master's degree, Kasey worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Child Development Laboratory at Eastern Illinois University.
Honors/Awards
IAHPERD Student Leadership Conference (January 2013)
IPRA/IAPD Conference research project proposal (January 2009)
The Scottish Rite Bodies Abbott Scholarship (2007, 2008, 2009)
Member of Rho Phi Lambda Eastern Illinois University (2007-2010)
Eastern Illinois University Ewen "Lefty" Bryden Alumni Award (2007)
Last Updated: Jul 7, 2025