THUMBS UP!

In 2015, Ms. Crosby came to Lawndale with 12 years of teaching ASL in the middle school secondary environment. As one of the only ASL programs offered in Southern California, Ms. Crosby is a rare find, as she is one of few dual credentialed teachers in English and ASL. She is a student-centered, passionate teacher-leader and has served Lawndale as ASLA Coordinator (the first academy offered in the country), Dual Enrollment Teacher, Course Leader, Work-based Learning Leader, Club Advisor, and Professional Development Facilitator. To her academic credit, Ms. Crosby holds four collegiate degrees: B.A. in Communications from USC, a B.A. in Deaf Studies from CSUN, and two Masters Degrees from the University of Phoenix in Organizational Management and Education. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Crosby is an entrepreneur, award-winning producer of accessible media content, advocate, interpreter, and performer.  As if her plate was not already full, Ms. Crosby finds time to support her students outside the classroom, mentor other teachers pursuing their ASL authorization and ASL Interpreter Training students, and volunteer in the Deaf community and other educational programs. When you don't find Ms. Crosby active in any one of these impressive roles, you will find her enjoying a brisk walk on hiking trails, working out at the gym, at a movie theatre or a day spa. 

Quick fact: Ms. Crosby was a former USC Women of Troy Basketball player. Watch out, she still has game!).

Message from Ms. Crosby: "I enthusiastically await the opportunities to get to know all of you throughout this year and partner with you to facilitate your growth and development of Deaf Culture knowledge and ASL skills!" ~Ms. Crosby