Type Of Business:
Department of Education
Expertise:
Ms. La Crosse's expertise includes transition planning supervision and the preparation of disabled students for post school living.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Education Week; Special Education Connection; Entrepreneur
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time Outdoors, Reading, Spending Time with her Family and Friends, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Fellowship, University at Albany, State University of New York; Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education, University at Albany, State University of New York; Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, The College of Saint Rose
Children's Names:
Brian, Michelle
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was participating in a program for New York State Education Department Leadership Academy.
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, learning skills, sense of humor, passion for her profession and the support she receives from her children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after babysitting which allowed her to gain inspiration from a young boy with disabilities and also through the experience gained in a program with special needs children.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. La Crosse received the outstanding scholarship from The College of Saint Rose and she is a Leadership Academy graduate from the New York State Education Department.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations, School Improvement and Technical Assistance for Policies, Learning, Working and Supervising Special Education Development Policy for New York State, Managing and Writing Regulations and Documents
Education Certifications:
Certified School Buildings Administrator (1995); Certification in School Administration, State of New York; Certification in Special Education, State of New York