Colleen Cassidy
Bio
"Colleen Cassidy, MA is a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Denver, specializing in developmental and child psychology with a focus on students' educational outcomes. Her research bridges developmental and social psychology to examine how systemic structures and individual beliefs shape learning experiences and outcomes for diverse student populations.
In her recent work, Colleen uses secondary data to investigate how regional-level bias influences disparities in educational placements. Her prior research in education policy spans college and career readiness, alumni outcomes, and learning in teacher education programs. She is particularly interested in utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that bridges psychological theory with educational practice, employing methodological pluralism to both extend theoretical understanding and inform policy and practice with actionable data. Currently collaborating with the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, Colleen applies this interdisciplinary background to explore how music education programs influence student development and career trajectories, examining student satisfaction, career preparation, and long-term outcomes for music students in higher education. "
In her recent work, Colleen uses secondary data to investigate how regional-level bias influences disparities in educational placements. Her prior research in education policy spans college and career readiness, alumni outcomes, and learning in teacher education programs. She is particularly interested in utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that bridges psychological theory with educational practice, employing methodological pluralism to both extend theoretical understanding and inform policy and practice with actionable data. Currently collaborating with the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, Colleen applies this interdisciplinary background to explore how music education programs influence student development and career trajectories, examining student satisfaction, career preparation, and long-term outcomes for music students in higher education. "