Meet your team

Bio 

Cassandra McCraney (Cassie) grew up in Charlevoix, Michigan and graduated from Charlevoix High School. She attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan. Cassie then transferred to and graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Education with an emphasis in Secondary Education and a minor in Psychology. Cassie is currently enrolled in Calvin University’s Master of Nonprofit and Public Administration program. Cassie is a First-Generation college student with a passion for working with high school students that are beginning to work through what life is like after high school! 

Advice 

Learn to be your own advocate! Regardless of what you choose to do and who you want to be after high school, there is a huge benefit in realizing that you can and are your best advocate. Learn to ask for help, to speak up, and to be bold. People listen to those who use their voice. You have done, can do, and will accomplish amazing things! 

Favorite spot on campus 

Calvin’s whole campus is beautiful! I have so many favorite places that it’s hard to pick one. So, I have three. For a quiet place to sit: the Science Building’s atrium is a great spot with large windows, serene space, and big plants. For a fun place to stay active: Calvin’s tennis courts are frequently open and ready to be utilized for a recreational game with your friends. For a social spot to people watch: Peet’s coffee has some of the sweetest (and most patient) student workers that understand just how important coffee can be. We can’t wait to have you here.