Cassandre Connolly
Master Teacher
- Role
- Art Educator at KIPP Texas Public Schools
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cassandre Connolly
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYDynamic Art Educator and instructional leader with 15+ years of experience across middle school, high school, AP, IB, and international settings. Proven success designing rigorous, culturally responsive visual arts curricula; expanding fine arts programs; and mentoring students toward college, leadership, and creative careers. Recognized AP Art educator and Master Teacher with a strong record of student growth, equity-centered leadership, and community partnerships. Committed to building inclusive, student-centered art programs that elevate voice, excellence, and access.
Experience
Art Educator
Jul 2018 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Master Teacher, AP Art Teacher | Fine Arts Department Chair & Student Leadership Alliance Coordinator | 2018 – 2026 Recognized by the AP College Board as the only KIPP Texas Art Educator featured on the national AP Art & Design platform (2025–2026).Designed and taught AP Art, Drawing, Design, and 3D Art, expanding access to advanced coursework and college-level portfolio development.Advanced to Master Teacher on KIPP’s Teacher Career Pathway, recognizing sustained instructional excellence and impact.Led the expansion of the Fine Arts Department, securing an additional art teacher and launching a band program; 95% of students met growth goals.Founded and led the Student Leadership Alliance, cultivating leadership, college readiness, and social-emotional growth.Designed and sustained the Families as Partners initiative, establishing the first KIPP Family Teacher Association in Austin.Curated a large-scale student art exhibition for 800+ educators at KIPP Texas Regional Professional Development.Built community partnerships, including collaboration with Mexic-Arte Museum, delivering hands-on workshops for 100+ students.Implemented culturally responsive, restorative, and differentiated classroom practices to support equity, student agency, and academic success.
Education
University of Staffordshire
Sculpture, concentration in ceramic printmaking using Wedgewood China techniques.
2002 — 2003
Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Master of Education - MEd, Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture, concentration in printmaking and installation art
2000 — 2004
Western Academy of Beijing & Shanghai American School
International Baccalaureate and Middle Years Program Professional Training
2006 — 2011
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