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"I teach because every child deserves an education geared towards their learning style. I teach to be an advocate for the child."

Cassie Ascheman

ELA Specialist

Years Teaching:

9

Years at Bergman: 

9

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Educational Background

BS in Elementary Education, Northwest Missouri State

Specializations, Endorsements & Certifications

Reading Endorsement
Orton-Gillingham Certificate
Multi-Sensory Phonological Awareness Certificate
K-12 Dyslexia Specialist

Additional Role(s) at Bergman Academy

English Language Arts Specialist
Support Services Division Lead

Extracurricular Work

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Bergman Academy is an accredited independent school for preschool through grade 8, located in Des Moines, Iowa. Bergman Academy strives to be a diverse and inclusive community united in the pursuit of excellence, independence, global perspective, and a commitment to each other.

Bergman Academy

100 45th Street

Des Moines, IA 50312

office@bergmanacademy.org

515-274-0453

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