Jazmin Gooding is a founding 2nd grade teacher at Cresthaven Academy. Her journey as an educator began 5 years ago as a Teach for America New Jersey Corps member, where she developed a passion for working in urban education. Jazmin has served as a direct instructional coach and lead teacher in grades K-1 with Uncommon Schools in Newark,NJ. She received her B.A in Psychology from the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA and her M.A.T from Relay Graduate School of Education. At Cresthaven she most recently served as the founding Kindergarten Grade Team Lead for 2 years. Outside of the classroom, Jazmin is an All Star Cheerleading Coach with Fabuloucity AllStars Gym. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Jazmin is excited to expand her impact while working in 2nd grade and looks forward to bringing her love, commitment, and dedication to the scholars and families of Plainfield.