Cristy Dawson (born Christine Dawson on October 12, 1952) co-wrote "The Great Spontini" with Beverly Bridges in Season 3 (episode #8) of Quantum Leap. Cristy was born and raised in Alameda, California. She is an TV and film bit actress who had bit role appearances in Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1992) and Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994). She also appeared in episodes of Laverne and Shirley, The Facts of Life, and ABC-TV's Who's the Boss?. As of 2012, Cristy was employed at Los Altos High School, in Los Altos, CA, where she serves as the Assistant Principal.