Testimonials

As the CEO of this company, I am extremely impressed with the work that Cassie, our learning and development specialist, has done. She was our first hire in this role and has exceeded all of our expectations. Cassie's ability to work in a fully-remote, distributed team across three continents has been truly remarkable.

Her focus on creating an effective onboarding process for new hires was critical to our success, and her expansion of that to include development material for existing employees has been invaluable. Cassie's support of our customer-facing training has given it a scientific, formal foundation that has helped us better serve our customers. 

I appreciate Cassie's innovative approach and growth mindset, and her willingness to be a life-long learner. These qualities were critical requirements for the role, given that she was the first hire in the department. Her adaptability and desire to continuously improve have made her a valuable asset to the team.

Her contributions have established a strong foundation for our learning and development efforts. Cassie's drive to continuously improve and grow as a professional was truly inspiring. I am grateful for every opportunity to work with dedicated, accomplished professionals eager to grow, and Cassie definitively fits that description.

Bojan Gajic

CEO

Helium 10

As the owner of Literacy Solutions and More and based on my observation of Cassie's work and interactions with her,  I can assure you that Cassie possesses the skills and qualities that you are looking for in a leader for your learning and development team. As my consultant and learning experience designer, she excels at creating e-learning courses, building trusted relationships, shows empathy, and demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills. She is well organized, innovative, and possess a life-long love for learning and her contributions have had a positive impact. 

Cassie has a deep understanding of adult learning principles and applies this to the development of engaging and impactful learning experiences. She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative UX research, which enables her to gather valuable insights to inform her designs. She is highly adaptable and has a strong understanding of instructional design methods and e-learning tools such as gamification, scenario branching assessments, video editing, online courses, visual presentations, content authoring, and matrix development. She is dedicated to quality assurance/compliance  and creates memorable moments by incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into her learning designs. Her expertise in KPIs, curriculum alignment, data driven assessment, and evaluation ensures that learning outcomes are measured and continuously improved. 

Cassie has the ability to lead a team and create a culture of continuous learning. Her strategic and visionary thinking is a valuable asset for imagining and designing impactful learning solutions. I have no doubt Cassie will make a significant impact on any organization's learning and development initiatives.

Tad Szulc

Owner

Literacy Solutions and More

As a Small Business Development Center consultant,  I had the pleasure of working with Cassie. She has two infrequently found skills: 1) a systems approach to building programs and company structure and, the 2) ability to take abstract concepts and turn them into practical applications that fill project requirements. She and her business partner worked as a team as they planned, developed, manufactured, and rolled out an innovative, piece of golf course equipment. Cassie worked with the vendors, prepared for tradeshows, and put together the operational components of the company. This included strategic planning, Customer Relations systems, project management, learning and development materials, and online training programs. She showed a unique capability to discuss topics, make suggestions, and settle on a strategic plan of action. She did an exemplary job of learning any new skills, such as accounting, financing, sales, and learning new technologies. 

Cassie is well versed in Learning Management Systems and project management tools. She developed the website, sales/marketing strategy, user operation/maintenance videos and content writing for their company. For her, this has been a mix of knowledge areas in which she had already some experience, but did her own research and took business management courses alongside her PhD courses. She is an intuitive problem solver, a quick learner, priority driven, amicable, and a team player. Cassie is more than capable of building a new program from scratch, just as she has done with the facilitation of starting up her own company. 

Oh, yeah, she’s fun to work with!

Tom Wirt

Small Business Development Center Consultant

Founder of NewClay

As a sales professional at Helium 10, I had the privilege of working with Cassie. I cannot emphasize enough her expertise in learning and development. Cassie leveled up our customer-facing support and sales teams by leading numerous boot camps globally and her ability to reduce the learning curve of our product was unparalleled. She was an energetic team player who was fun to work with and she encouraged others in their own professional growth. Cassie's expertise in creating a sense of belonging, relationship building, communications, and leadership, along with her strategic thinking and ability to design creative and engaging learning solutions, make her a valuable addition to any organization in the SaaS space and beyond.

Chris Zurcher

Senior Account Executive

Helium 10

When I joined the organization where we worked, because of her vast knowledge of the learning world from pedagogy to andragogy, from academia to the private sector, and the nurturing manner of a professional of this caliber I immediately considered her a mentor. When I felt I was experimenting with concepts and frameworks for the needs of the organization Cassie was who I would go to for feedback and grow from her years of experience.

Cassie was in her element when working on innovative solutions to complex challenges in learning and development. Some of her strengths include being highly creative, a trusted relationship-builder, and skilled in synthesizing various learning and design frameworks. She is a pleasure to work with and her positive attitude and team-oriented approach make her an asset to any project. Her contributions are important because she brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table, allowing organizations to effectively address learner needs at scale. I fully endorse her in any LXD (Learning Experience Design) role.

Eddie De Jesus

Sr. Instructional Designer and Multimedia Specialist

Pacvue

As a designer who recently joined a cross-functional team with international employees, I am mentioning that Dr. Cassie Froemming played an immense role in my onboarding process. Cassie was an important part of my successful integration into the team. From the very beginning, she displayed an exceptional ability to understand the complexities of our team dynamics and the unique challenges faced by international employees. Through our interactions, Cassie provided me with valuable insights into the team's culture, expectations, and communication protocols. She also helped me understand the cultural nuances of my international colleagues, which greatly facilitated my ability to work effectively with them. Cassie was always available to answer my questions, provide feedback, and offer guidance on how to navigate any challenges that arose during my onboarding process. Her professional and supportive approach made me feel welcome and valued on the team, which was critical in helping me quickly adapt and become a productive contributor. I highly recommend Dr. Cassie Froemming for any project or role related to cross-functional teams with international employees. Her expertise and support were invaluable to me, and I have no doubt that she would be a valuable asset to any team or organization.

Nicoleta Eriomenco

UI/UX Designer

Helium 10

Dr. Froemming is a hard-working, dedicated, and highly knowledgeable educator. She has the tenacity for looking at data objectively and presenting factual findings. In the years that I have known Dr. Froemming, I have witnessed her problem-solving ability and perseverance. With this said, please accept my recommendation of Dr. Cassie Froemming.

Angelica Wortham

Professional Learning Consultant

IStation 

I have had the very rare opportunity to learn from Cassie in multiple stages of my career. I was first a student in her education courses at St. Cloud State University while completing my undergraduate degree. I then had the pleasure of teaching her daughter in my 3rd grade classroom. Knowing her as Professor Froemming and as Cassie, the parent of my student, has shown me her unrelenting passion for education at every level. 

Building relationships and working towards a common goal as a team is the engine that drives her instruction. With her guidance and modeling, I learned many ways to foster a culture where students can see the teacher’s passion... I learned the value of diversity in selection of genres, authors, and characters to enhance instruction. Her assignments and activities exposed us to current best practices and we felt safe to take risks, valued, and left her course with the tools and inspiration we needed to be successful! I’ve been fortunate to call Cassie a mentor and a friend. 

Casey Nornes

3rd Grade Educator, Hutchinson ISD #423

SCSU Class of 2012

I had the honor of having Cassie as an undergraduate professor on three different occasions. She is a great mentor, attentive, and I believe that Cassie is responsible for the strong bond that my peers and I had within our learning cohort. She puts a strong emphasis on relationships based on trust, honesty, and vulnerability. She truly created a safe, informative, and engaging learning environment. She taught us how to design creative learning experiences and portfolios to showcase our work. 

Cassie's emphasis on collaboration and teamwork allowed us to participate in various large and small group sessions. I still to this day, have binders compiled of science activities that align with the state standards. We created practical materials that we could put to use in a real world setting. Cassie is a talented educator, that has a strong commitment to the education field, and always pushes her learners to do their best. I feel very fortunate to have had her as a college professor.

Raelin Stocker 

1st Grade Teacher, ISD #51 Foley Public Schools

SCSU Class of 2016

Cassie created and reinforced an active and engaging environment where thinking critically and learning deeply was encouraged every day. She not only took the time to patiently and cohesively present material, she made an effort to get to know and care about her learners. She gave me valuable insights and mentorship in my endeavors, and also made it clear that I was more than just a number in her course. She invested countless hours answering my questions with genuine compassion and shared helpful tips that best prepared me to succeed in my future work. 

Cassie taught me about integrating technology, helped me use the tools to succeed, and left a lasting impact on me. She inspired, encouraged, and supported me in any way that I needed. She is committed to meet the individual needs of her learners, equipped to effectively train others, and leaves a lasting positive impact on their lives personally, I grew in my ability to persevere in tough situations as a result of her encouragement, and I'm glad to know her as a professor and friend.

Gabriel Erpelding

5th Grade Educator at St. Cloud Math & Science Academy

SCSU Class of 2019

I had the privilege of having Cassie for an instructor during my undergraduate degree. One of the most important aspects I remember about Cassie was her genuine care for the success of her learners and her willingness to help and support them in any way that she could. Her passion and enthusiasm for education was evident, and she prepared rich content in her courses. Cassie’s instruction was hands-on and relevant to our own real-world experiences; she helped us thrive while student teaching. She modeled and facilitated dialogue with a learner-centered approach, gave us a voice, and allowed us take control of our own learning. 

Cassie thrives at designing experiences to engage and enrich her learners. I am grateful for Cassie because her passion for teaching radiates and left an impact on how I navigate the profession. Even beyond college, she has continued to support me and answer my questions. 

Megan Thorstad, MA

Middle School Special Education Teacher

SCSU Class of 2016

I had a sense of uncertainty in my desired professional goals initially, but Cassie gave me the confidence I needed, the tools to succeed, and the critical feedback that I needed to grow. She taught me to be myself and embrace my professional goals. As an instructor, she never taught down to us, but taught to us. She was one of us. Her educational stories helped me understand what education was really all about - we never stop growing or learning. Her high expectations stretched me to not be complacent, but choose hard work and passion in my calling. 

Cassie was in my life at the right time and I cannot express today how grateful I am. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for her. I now see what she saw in me on the first day that we met. Thank you, Cassie, for all your dedicated, strong work, compassion, and love for what you do because it shows!

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Cynthia Lopez Bjornstad

Elementary Spanish Immersion Educator

Ski, Viken, Norway

SCSU Class of 2018