Dr. Cassondra Zielinski (aka Dr. Z) balances student interest, curriculum, and rigor using inquiry-driven approaches to learning. Students are offered opportunities to question, learn, and excel through the engagement of world applications, environmental surroundings, and interactive lessons. Since 1994, she has taught K-12 traditional, 9-12 online, as well as graduate level courses in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Georgia. She served as a Southeastern Coach for over 2oo mathematics teachers and administrators in Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida. Her most recent accomplishments have been environmental data collection for bluShift Aerospace and MaxIQ Space, weather sensors on the International Space Station, the radio JOVE project, World Space Week Champion for sustainable development goals, and an upcoming ARISS direct contact in April 2024.
She holds a Bachelor and Masters degrees in the fields of Mathematics, Distance Learning, Adult Education, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. She has attended the ARRL Teacher Institute, holds a NASA Lunar and Meteorite Certification, is a member of the Civil Air Patrol, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ARRL, and AIAA. She is gifted certified, a member of the STEM, and Science, Teacher Leader Academy, a STEM Ambassador, a LEGO Education Ambassador, an ARISS Education Ambassador, the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and has presented at several SEEC, NSTA, and SPACE conferences.
Sessions in which Cassondra Zielinski participates
Wednesday 26 June, 2024
So, what do you get when you mix HAM Radio, Fox Hunting, and Space Settlement Design…a lot of STEAM! In this session, participants will experience the integration of STEAM, as they utilize a Fox Hunt (scavenger hunt with radios) around the grounds of the Center for Space Education to render a 2D map and a 3D design for their space settlement in the classroom. This information will then be translated into des...
Speaking to an astronaut aboard the ISS is more than a radio and antenna - it’s a full STEM/STEAM experience using student-designed learning. From PE to the cafeteria, participants will experience, and receive, hands-on training to collaborate, design, and integrate multidisciplinary educational plans, including VR integration, for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) proposal.
Friday 28 June, 2024
The Coding Corner session utilizes five different platforms where participants can learn coding using the LEGO Spike, LEGO Essential, VEX Robotics, Parrot Mambo Drones, and Sphero Bolt. Participants will work through spatial modeling and map zones to complete tasks within the designed space settlement sectors using iPads and laptops.
Sessions in which Cassondra Zielinski attends
Wednesday 26 June, 2024
Begin SPACE Conference at our Welcome Ceremony with an inspiring message from Barbara Morgan. Barbara Morgan is a NASA astronaut (retired) and educator. She trained with the Challenger crew as the backup for Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe. Later, after teaching public school for 24 years i...
Astronaut Fred Haise is an American legend. He will join us virtually during the lunch hour on day one of SPACE 2024. What an amazing treat for our educators! He will tell his story of Apollo 13 and answer questions live with our conference participants via Zoom.
Thursday 27 June, 2024
Friday 28 June, 2024
Pick up lunch at The Center for Space Education and enjoy time at the KSC Visitor Complex. Picnic tables and indoor dining locations are available for seating. The Center for Space Education will be closed from 12:00-1:15 p.m.
RSVP to attend the Galactic Gala on Friday, June 28. The Galactic Gala Reception begins at 6:30 p.m with the Galactic Gala beginning at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a night of dinner, dancing and a celebration of the educators at SPACE with special guest Winston Scott. Attire for the Galactic Gala is formal. All attendees must RSVP yes to attend the Galactic Gala. This RSVP is only for educator attendees to SPACE. If you wish to bring a guest to the Galactic Gala a Galactic G...
