We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jasmin Ivy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jasmin below.

Alright, Jasmin thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

I am an exceptional education teacher, teaching kindergarten through second-grade students. Many call my classroom a self-contained unit; however, my class, in particular, is known as Ivy League Learners. I know and believe that God has gifted me with teaching special education and advocacy to advocate for students and families of students with exceptionalities.

My mission to advocate for exceptional families is personal. I grew up with an immediate family member battling with Epilepsy and ADHD. Watching my family members deal with criticism, embarrassment, and lack of help and support ignited me to understand their challenges more and help others get the support needed.

I truly believe that God is intentional. My experience with my immediate family has helped me work better with my students and families.

Work continues to be needed to create more inclusive and accommodating environments for individuals with exceptionalities.
Additionally, there continues to be a need for a better understanding of individuals with exceptionalities.

My advocacy mission will reach many and provide hope for all, especially exceptional families.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

As an exceptional educator, I constantly think of ways to accommodate learning for exceptional students.
During COVID, I began making task boxes individualized for the needs of each learner.

Additionally, like most teachers, I turned to Facebook. On Facebook, I created a class page, Ivy League Learners, and began recording teaching videos for exceptional students.

Once school started back full-time in the classroom, teaching during the day and recording became difficult. Therefore, I began asking God what I could do to support families and students and be a blessing.

I am most proud of the relationships I built with my parents and families outside of my classroom. I communicated and collaborated with families for accommodations at home and school. Sometimes, I have served as a shoulder to lean on and cry on. Any way that I can serve my parents is what matters most.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

As a special education teacher, I watch my students persevere daily. When I first began teaching in the exceptional unit, I knew I wanted to speak up and speak out for my students. I also knew that I wanted the best for them.

Throughout my journey in teaching, I have learned so many qualities and grown in some of my qualities.
Watching my students has taught me to be more aware of my emotions, have self-control, be patient, and be optimistic.

I always tell my students that we learn from each other. Every day, we all learn something new that we can hold on to.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

been the best decision. It has also led to more leadership opportunities for me.

I taught special education as a resource room teacher during my first year of teaching. Halfway through my second year of teaching, the position for the exceptional education unit came open. I knew deep within that this position was best for me. After no one else applied, I was chosen to transition into the position. With the support of my team, I have been able to serve students and families in my classroom and change lives.

Moreover, since being in this position, I have been designated as the Director of our Extended School Year Summer program (for students with exceptionalities) and serve as an ambassador for my school system. Since being an ambassador, I (and a few colleagues) have been able to communicate with department chairs from the Central Office on the best ways to support teachers, students, and families of exceptionalities.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: ivyleaguelearners and ivyleaguelady_
• Facebook: Jasmin R Ivy and Exceptional Ivy League Learners
• Linkedin: Jasmin R Ivy
• Other: tik tok : teachingwithprayer