Jazminique M. Holley
Florissant
Summary
Results-driven school and executive leader with a proven track record of closing achievement gaps, accelerating student growth, and building high-performing, culture-driven schools. Expert in data-driven instruction, systems design, and instructional leadership, with demonstrated success leading schools to exceed growth targets in high-needs communities. Recognized for building strong relationships with staff, families, and stakeholders while driving measurable academic and organizational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academics (K–5)
St. Louis Catholic Academy
St. Louis
01.2025 - Current
- Led K–5 academic systems resulting in significant NWEA growth (Fall → Winter): Kindergarten: +22 percentile points, Grade 1: +20 points, Grade 3: +17 points
- Reduced percentage of lowest-performing students to near zero in early grades, demonstrating strong intervention impact
- Increased Average Daily Attendance by +3% (90.5% → 93.5%) through structured accountability systems, incentives, and family engagement
- Designed and implemented instructional systems (ILT, weekly data meetings, intervention cycles) ensuring alignment across classrooms
- Achieved 4.4/5 parent satisfaction and 4.7/5 student satisfaction within one semester
- Led professional development systems with 90%+ staff satisfaction, increasing teacher effectiveness and alignment
- Created academic incentives, celebrations, and engagement systems that reinforced a culture of excellence
Head of Schools (Founding Leader)
St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts
St. Louis
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Increased ELA proficiency from 5% → 50% and Math from 9% → 41% within year one
- Delivered 70%+ student growth across two consecutive years, outperforming expected growth targets
- Achieved #1 in ELA proficiency and #2 in Math across The Opportunity Trust portfolio
- Drove +13% Math and +9% ELA proficiency gains (Winter → Spring, Year 2) while scaling enrollment
- Built a high-performing school culture resulting in: 90% Average Daily Attendance (ADA), 4.57 Parent Satisfaction, 4.8 Staff Satisfaction, 80% Staff Retention
- Designed professional development systems with 90%+ staff satisfaction, strengthening instructional consistency
- Earned The Opportunity Trust’s Highest Instructional Index Award (2 consecutive years)
- Built and led a team aligned to data-driven instruction and shared accountability for results
- Designed school-wide systems for instruction, intervention, culture, and operations that sustained growth
Department Chair / Instructional Coach (Grades 5–9)
Kairos Academies
St. Louis
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Led coaching and data cycles resulting in: 85% Math growth, 82.5% Science growth (#1 in city)
- Drove equitable outcomes for underserved students: 90% Math growth (up from 41%), 68.3% Science growth
- Coached teachers in data-driven instruction, standards alignment, and rigorous lesson design
- Led observation and feedback cycles that strengthened instructional quality and accountability
- Contributed to Kairos becoming a Top 4 performing LEA in St. Louis
- Supported recognition as SLU PRIME “Beating the Odds” Growth Award winner
Instructional Lead / ELA Teacher (PBL)
Lift for Life Academy
St. Louis
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented project-based, standards-aligned curriculum to increase engagement and achievement
- Built strong relationships with students and families, strengthening school culture and academic ownership
Grade Level Chair / Instructional Coach / ELA Teacher
KIPP St. Louis
St. Louis
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Contributed to KIPP’s ranking as a Top 3 national network for NWEA growth, with 90%+ of scholars meeting growth goals
- Built strong classroom culture and family engagement systems to support scholar success
- Designed and implemented grade-level instructional protocols aligned to rigorous Tier 1 instruction, driving consistency across classrooms
- Led weekly grade-level team meetings and facilitated Care Team meetings to analyze data, plan interventions, and monitor scholar progress
- Increased grade-level Average Daily Attendance (ADA) by 5% through targeted family engagement, systems, and accountability structures
- Coached Humanities teachers through data-driven feedback cycles, lesson internalization, and aligned success criteria to improve student outcomes
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Missouri–St. Louis
12-2026
B.S. - Educational Studies
Harris Stowe State University
Skills
- Closing Achievement Gaps
- Accelerated Growth
- Data-Driven Instruction
- NWEA Analysis
- Instructional Leadership
- Coaching
- School Culture Transformation
- School Climate Transformation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Family Partnership
- Systems Design
- Strategic Planning
- Professional Development
- Team Leadership
- Talent Retention
Awards
- Outstanding Instructional Leader, Missouri Learning Forward (2024–2025)
- Salute to Young Leaders Award, St. Louis American (2024)
- Highest Instructional Culture Index, The Opportunity Trust (2024, 2025)
- Emerging Leaders Cohort, Focus St. Louis (2022)
- Outstanding Alumni Leader Under 40, Harris-Stowe State University
- Rookie Teacher of the Year, KIPP St. Louis (2018)
Fellow, National Principal Academy Fellowship (NPAF)
Fellow, Catalyst Fellowship
Timeline
Director of Academics (K–5)
St. Louis Catholic Academy
01.2025 - Current
Head of Schools (Founding Leader)
St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts
06.2023 - 06.2025
Department Chair / Instructional Coach (Grades 5–9)
Kairos Academies
06.2022 - 06.2023
Instructional Lead / ELA Teacher (PBL)
Lift for Life Academy
02.2019 - 06.2022
Grade Level Chair / Instructional Coach / ELA Teacher
KIPP St. Louis
07.2016 - 02.2019
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Missouri–St. Louis
B.S. - Educational Studies
Harris Stowe State University