Cast

Shawn Jackson

A native of both Vicksburg and Philadelphia, Mississippi, Shawn learned that he had a gift for writing when he wrote an essay on what “Peace” meant to him in his sixth grade class. Since then, Shawn has let his creativity and imagination grow unimpeded.

He has felt that God has guided him to the places that he is now. As Deputy Editor of J’Adore Magazine, he felt that his calling was not complete and as God continues to guide him in different directions, he was offered the chance to become part of ASL Inside ATL.

Being a Profoundly Deaf Adult with a Cochlear Implant, he was in a special position being between the hearing and Deaf worlds and able to communicate freely in both. Though the idea was only beginning for ASL Inside ATL, he fully believed in it and grasped onto it strongly.

DeAnna Swope

Greetings to ASL inside ATL fans, my name is DeAnna Swope. I was born and grew up in a small town named Eatonton. I became deaf at age 23 months old due to spinal meningitis and silence became my world every since. I moved to Atlanta when I was 13 for better education and opportunities. That’s when I was exposed to the cultural shock phenomena which was ASL, and my PSE slowly transformed to ASL. ASL has become my 2nd nature now. In 2004, I met and fell in love with Thomas Swope, Jr. We married in 2008 after experiencing the joys of our twin daughters in 2007. I’m blessed to be a part of this team and I strongly believe that we will succeed beyond our wildest dreams. Nothing is impossible without God. God bless you all.

Robert “Bob” Green

Born deaf, Bob grew up in San Diego, CA with his twin sister who is blind. He went to California School for the Deaf in Riverside, CA and upon graduation, from High School, he attended Gallaudet University. He received his BA in Psychology and has been employed with the State of Georgia for 30 years. Bob is State Coordinator of Deaf-Blind for the   Georgia Department of Labor, Voc Rehab Program. Bob has been involved with the Deaf and Deaf-Blind communities for many years, and is the Chair of 2009 Georgia Association of the Deaf Conference. He is also an Assistant Director of the Deaf-Blind Camp of 2009.

Bob teaches ASL classes part-time at Georgia Perimeter College. Bob is married to Karen and has two adopted sons.  He also has an Akita dog and three domesticated cats.

Rosavetta Jackson

The Host of Talking with Ms. Jackson was born and raised in the Atlanta, GA area. She attended the Georgia School for the Deaf and graduated from Phoenix High School. Since that time, she has been chasing her life long dream of being part of the medical field and soon will be pursuing a degree in Nursing.

“My family’s diverse background makes me who I am today. I see the world from so many perspectives: Deaf and hearing; black, white and Latinos. Being able to participate in both worlds helps me understand many perspectives.”

Georgia Cline

Georgia graduated from Model Secondary Schoool for the Deaf in Washington DC and went on to attend Gallaudet University where she obtained an AAS Degree. She taught ASL classes for 15 years in Alabama and Georgia. Georgia was also an instructor during the ASL Total Immersion Sessions at Shooco Spring Conference Center in Alabama for 4 years.

Georgia is currently a CNA for the elderly and has four precious children, two boys and two girls.

Linda Allen “Hello Dolly”

“My twin sister and I were born in Douglasville, Georgia along with 3 other siblings. Our parents named me Linda Dale and named her Brenda Gale. We were called Dale and Gale.

Growing up some people thought Dale was a man’s name, I decided to call myself Dollydale. I grew up in Mableton, Georgia and graduated from Georgia School for;the Deaf. After graduation I went to Gallaudet University for three years and returned to Atlanta, Georgia.

I worked at the Post Office for 8 years but then I wanted to do something new and different so I decided to join “ASL inside ATL”. I am looking forward to your questions on relationships and sharing my thoughts with you on attaining a happier and stress free life.”

Phillip Royston

With an extreme passion for acting and computer technology, Phillip is following his dream.

Born in Atlanta, GA with both deaf parents, Phillip grew up in a small town in Cave Springs, GA and later received his diploma from the Georgia School for the Deaf. He has one brother and two older sisters who are all hearing.

After graduation, Phillip moved back to Atlanta, GA in search of work. He later went to the National Technical Institute of the Deaf (which is under the Rochester Institute of Technology) where he majored in Performing Arts & Applied Computer Technology. One of Phillip’s future goals is to meet his favorite deaf actress, Marlee Matlin. Phillip loves to help others, especially in the area of Deaf Community Services. He is thrilled & delighted to be working for such a productive and worthwhile company like “ASL Inside ATL”.

Kendrick Poole

Born in Augusta Georgia raised in Sandersville Georgia, Kendrick became deaf at the age of 4 years old, something he refers to as being “reborn”.

Kendrick graduated from Georgia School for the Deaf and went on to take classes at Gallaudet College. He’s traveled the world and learned several languages in sign and has taught ASL to children as well as adults. He taught at The Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA with a friend whom he went on to marry. Kendrick has a charismatic way of signing ASL and once you see it you will never forget it. The future is bright for this young man as he touches lives one hand at a time.

Quentin Green

A graduate of Faith Academy in 2008, Quentin has established his own Landscaping Business. Quentin is looking to star in his own show, but for now, you’ll see him as one of our Sports Anchors.