Jasmine Groce, M.Ed. is an equity driven instructional leader and the Assistant Principal of Instruction in Washington, D.C. With over a decade of experience in education, Jasmine has served as a teacher, literacy coach, instructional coach, and curriculum developer, consistently advocating for culturally responsive, culturally relevant, and student centered learning environments. 

Jasmine leads schoolwide instructional strategy across grades 9–12, overseeing the content and teacher development through highly impactful teacher supported professional development, data-informed teacher coaching, and inclusive instructional planning. Her leadership has resulted in increased student achievement, stronger teacher performance, and a more inclusive academic culture for high school students of varying needs.

Jasmine also mentors aspiring educators through her work with Howard University’s Department of Education, along with traveling domestically to provide literacy based curriculum design support to educators. She is currently in the process of establishing an educational mentorship program focused on building space for Black teachers new to education, centering teacher development, teacher retention, and secondary literacy acceleration through culturally relevant pedagogy and multicultural text. 

Her ultimate goal is to ensure all students, especially those who have systemically and historically underserved, receive the education they deserve.

Jasmine holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Cultural Studies from George Mason University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Pennsylvania State University. A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Jasmine brings heart, love, and care to her work, always centering growth and impact.