McFall-Cassie

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Cassie McFall

Upper School Assistant

Cassie McFall received her B.A. in education, communities, and organizations from the University of Washington. Her studies focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom, as well as supporting adolescent development through sports and extracurricular activities. She spent two years as the head coach of a U12 club volleyball team in Seattle, WA. After moving to the Bay Area, Cassie spent a year working as a nanny. She joined the faculty as an upper school assistant in 2021 to pursue her career in the classroom. In her personal time, Cassie loves to spend time with family and friends, hike, bake, watch movies, and plan her next trip to Disneyland.

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