Christina M. Cassano

Professor, Salem State University

Christina Marie Cassano is a Professor of Childhood Education & Care at Salem State University. Her work focuses on supporting the literacy and language acquisition of young children, particularly multilingual learners. She is a licensed early childhood teacher and literacy specialist with 13 years of classroom experience as well as over two decades of experience working with children and families in community-based programs.  She is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and a Massachusetts Educational Policy Fellow.