Dr. Jarvis L. Crosby

Education/Degrees:

• Ed. D. – University of Georgia
• M.P.S – Alliance Biblical Seminary
• B.S. – Nyack College

Honors/Awards:

• 2012 Wade Distinguished Scholars Faculty Award

Memberships:

• TESOL International GA TESOL EMS

When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy:

• Fishing in my kayak
• Fly fishing
• Gardening
• Facilitating oral discipleship in small groups
• Teaching English to speakers of other languages
• Cooking
• Cross-cultural interactions

Research Interests:

• Oral learning and teaching
• Teaching English to speakers of other languages
• Adult learning

What courses do you teach at TFC?

• Introduction to TESOL
• Methods and Materials of TESOL
• TESOL Practicum
• Communicating Values through TESOL
• Introduction to Adult Education
• Adult Teaching Practice
• Adult Ed Internship
• Cross-cultural Storytelling
• Anthropology Research Paper

When did you begin teaching at TFC?

• 1998

People might be interested to know:

• I served as an international worker for 18 years in the Philippines
• Fluent in the Ilonggo language
• Happily married with 3 married kids, 7 grandkids
• Have spent time in 12 different countries not counting airport transition spots

What is your favorite aspect of teaching at TFC?

• Coaching
• Advising
• Interacting with students in their learning and maturing process

Favorite verse/quote:

• Proverbs 3:56

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.”