Jazmine joined the JAG family in August of 2009 and is a lead instructor for the pre-school gymnastics program.  Originally from Corona, California, Jazmine brings with her a colorful background in teaching and yoga.  She is a 200-hour registered Yoga Alliance instructor, and teaches yoga throughout the Los Angeles area. Jazmine also holds a California teaching credential from CSULA and was a 2001 Teach for America corps member.  After completing her Teach for America commitment, Jazmine continued to teach in LAUSD for an additional three years. Jazmine also holds a BA in English from UCLA with a minor in Women's Studies.  She has created short fiction work that has been published in numerous independent publications and is currently working on her first novel. While not at JAG, Jazmine enjoys dancing, perfecting the art of vegan, gluten-free baking, going to the theatre, and supporting the arts in any way she can.