Allison M. Bloom

Allison “Alli” Bloom is a lecturer for the American Sign Language (ASL) language sequence in the Department of Linguistics. She is a doctorate student in Educational Leadership and Management at Drexel University. She received her Master of Education from Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research focused on students’ attitudes and motivation toward learning a second language, specifically toward ASL. She holds a professional certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA). Previously, she served as an adjunct instructor of ASL at The College of New Jersey and Villanova University. She was also an ASL tutor at Bloomsburg University.