Welcome to the Crossroads Orchestra website! My name is Ms. Mosquera and I am so excited for this school year. This is my fourth year at Crossroads and I can't wait to teach you lots of fun things about orchestra. Previously, I taught at various schools in SC and in NY. I am thrilled to be teaching you and setting up a strong musical foundation for our Cougar Orchestra members. This year will be filled with fun, LOTS of learning and new adventures!
EDUCATION
Ms. Mosquera attended the University of South Carolina, where she received a Performance Certificate in Cello Performance, a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Music Education, and graduated Magna cum Laude. She studied cello under Dr. Robert Jesselson, taught at the USC String Project under the direction of Dr. Gail Barnes, and performed with the USC Symphony and Chamber Ensembles. Ms. Mosquera continued her education at Columbia College. There, she received a Master’s Degree in Divergent Learning in 2017.
Teaching Career
Ms. Mosquera, is in her fourteenth year teaching orchestra. Under Ms. Mosquera's direction, her Orchestras consistently received "superior" ratings in regional and state competitions. In 2015 and 2019, her Honors Orchestra performed at the SCMEA annual conference held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. In addition, Ms. Mosquera conducts the Symphonic Orchestra with the South Carolina Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Program. In 2025 Ms. Mosquera conducted the SCPYO at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Ms. Mosquera is an active member of NAfME, SCMEA, and ASTA. She has served as a guest clinician, conductor, and adjudicator for multiple districts and regions across the Southeast.
My Favorites
In addition to my love of teaching, I love spending time with my family. When I am not in the classroom, I can be found dabbling in a do it yourself project, learning aerial fitness, running, spending time with my cat, playing my cello or violin, cooking, riding roller-coasters and rescuing animals in need.