The teacher: Cassi Pittman
Cleveland Scene: Cassi Pittman, assistant professor of sociology, was one of 30 people featured in Scene’s third annual “People Issue.” In her profile, she reflected on her background growing up in East Cleveland and its current status. Scene‘s writer said of Pittman: “Smart, confident and dedicated to her community, Pittman embodies the sort of New Resident around whom East Cleveland and most cities throughout Northeast Ohio need to structure themselves … .”