Born in Redmond, WA in 1979, Cassie Duprey is the oldest of three children born to her parents. Her parents are still living in WA, and still married after 41 years! Cassie grew up in Everett, WA and graduated from Mariner High School. One of her fondest memories is having her mom load up all three kids in the car and drive ALL over the United States to explore. Her father owned his own drywall business so found it difficult to get away. Not only did they take numerous long car trips all over the U.S., they traveled the world. Cassie's mom is Greek, so they went to Greece. They also did a 31 day tour of Europe when she was 13. They even spent an entire summer in Mexico! When she applied to Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA., they gave her a box of sweet onions. Enjoying the college (and the onions?!) so much, she stayed all four years and earned two degrees. Cassie majored in Politics and Gender Studies. Having the "travel bug" from her youth, Cassie went to South Africa to participate in a study abroad program during her junior year of college. After graduation, Cassie joined "Teach for America" and went to Mississippi to teach for three years. Teaching both 4th and then 5th grade, Cassie was taken back at the level of needs the under privileged children had. Many came from homes with dirt flooring. After her time in Mississippi, Cassie moved to Santa Cruz to earn her Master's degree in Politics. Her favorite part of graduate school was teaching the undergraduates. Because of this, Cassie applied for a position at KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) which is a special charter school in Oakland, CA. It was here that kids in challenging home situations were in school M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm and every other Saturday. The summer break was only 6 weeks long! Cassie taught here for five years. Along the way, Cassie met Aaron Sprinkle. They dated for several years. While working at KIPP, they got engaged. When Cassie got pregnant with their first son, Cassie realized she could no longer put in the long hours with KIPP, so took a year off. Cassie decided to attend Concordia College and get her Master of Arts degree in Teaching (MAT). Cassie then student taught at Corbett and loved it! The love was mutual, as she was immediately hired after her student teaching was completed. She is currently the Dean of Students at Corbett High School. Aaron and Cassie were married in 2010 and second son Quill was born the same year. The family of four are currently living in Cascade Locks and LOVE to read comic books together! On her own, Cassie enjoys reflective, calm and quiet activities such as going to Powell's Book Store, the Portland Art Museum or a fun hot springs spot somewhere nearby. Cassie enjoys traveling with her children, as she is able (sound familiar?!). This summer she camped with the boys all the way to and from Minnesota. She is also busy working on getting her administrative license, enabling her to one day become a principal!Born in Redmond, WA in 1979, Cassie Duprey is the oldest of three children born to her parents. Her parents are still living in WA, and still married after 41 years! Cassie grew up in Everett, WA and graduated from Mariner High School. One of her fondest memories is having her mom load up all three kids in the car and drive ALL over the United States to explore. Her father owned his own drywall business so found it difficult to get away. Not only did they take numerous long car trips all over the U.S., they traveled the world. Cassie's mom is Greek, so they went to Greece. They also did a 31 day tour of Europe when she was 13. They even spent an entire summer in Mexico! When she applied to Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA., they gave her a box of sweet onions. Enjoying the college (and the onions?!) so much, she stayed all four years and earned two degrees. Cassie majored in Politics and Gender Studies. Having the "travel bug" from her youth, Cassie went to South Africa to participate in a study abroad program during her junior year of college. After graduation, Cassie joined "Teach for America" and went to Mississippi to teach for three years. Teaching both 4th and then 5th grade, Cassie was taken back at the level of needs the under privileged children had. Many came from homes with dirt flooring. After her time in Mississippi, Cassie moved to Santa Cruz to earn her Master's degree in Politics. Her favorite part of graduate school was teaching the undergraduates. Because of this, Cassie applied for a position at KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) which is a special charter school in Oakland, CA. It was here that kids in challenging home situations were in school M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm and every other Saturday. The summer break was only 6 weeks long! Cassie taught here for five years. Along the way, Cassie met Aaron Sprinkle. They dated for several years. While working at KIPP, they got engaged. When Cassie got pregnant with their first son, Cassie realized she could no longer put in the long hours with KIPP, so took a year off. Cassie decided to attend Concordia College and get her Master of Arts degree in Teaching (MAT). Cassie then student taught at Corbett and loved it! The love was mutual, as she was immediately hired after her student teaching was completed. She is currently the Dean of Students at Corbett High School. Aaron and Cassie were married in 2010 and second son Quill was born the same year. The family of four are currently living in Cascade Locks and LOVE to read comic books together! On her own, Cassie enjoys reflective, calm and quiet activities such as going to Powell's Book Store, the Portland Art Museum or a fun hot springs spot somewhere nearby. Cassie enjoys traveling with her children, as she is able (sound familiar?!). This summer she camped with the boys all the way to and from Minnesota. She is also busy working on getting her administrative license, enabling her to one day become a principal!