A Teacher Consultant with the National Writing Project, Casey has worked in numerous leadership roles with the Ozarks Writing Project since 2007. She is sought for her expertise in writing instruction, presenting work at national and international conferences. As a traveler, teacher, researcher, and volunteer, she has visited schools in Central and South America, Europe, and Asia. She studied educational practices in Japan through a Toyota International Teacher Award, and she recently returned from the United Kingdom, where she conducted research in the teaching of writing as a recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching.