Name of Fangirl: Cassandra
Fangirl’s Occupation: Special Education Teacher and Full-time Grad Student
What is her Fangirl interest?
Cassandra is a geeky middle school teacher who LOVES comic books, Sci-fi, and Fantasy! She’s a huge Doctor Who, Star Wars, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings fan. She also is a Marvel Comics girl, especially when it comes to the X-men. Cassandra also actively plays Magic the Gathering every Friday Night. She also loves to create geeky crafts for friends and family.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this Fangirl?
Cassandra is a super geeky girl and is not ashamed of what she loves. As a special education teacher, she devotes most of her time to her 6, 7, and 8th grade students to help them succeed in their academics. She not only works full-time, but also goes to grad school full-time!
How does this Fangirl express her fandom?
Cassandra rocks her geeky style – her students know all about the things she loves and proclaims it on campus. She has TARDIS and Star Wars memorabilia all around her classroom. She was even Dark Phoenix for Halloween at school! Cassandra has made geeky crafts for herself and those she loves. She recently knitted a 4th Doctor scarf and made her sister an Adipose doll. Cassandra also plays actively Magic the Gathering at her local shop every Friday night. She’s the only girl that plays there, and she also wins games – she beats the boys!
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
Favorite Quote -“900 years of time and space and I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important.” – Doctor Who. This is posted in her classroom!
What is her favorite Fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Her phone! She is always listening to podcasts (like Baker St. Babes and Nerdist), and reading geeky blogs, wikipedia, and digital comics.
Where can we follow her online?