Jessica E. Rogers
Dacula,GA
Summary
Instructional leader with nearly 20 years of experience in elementary education, specializing in literacy, coaching, and school improvement. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal with strengths in instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, and building positive school culture. Recognized for professionalism, reflective practice, and the ability to build capacity in teachers and teams to improve student outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Sugar Hill Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee instructional programs and student support for grades K–2
- Monitor and support K–5 language arts instruction
- Conduct classroom observations and provide instructional feedback
- Lead data analysis to inform instruction and school improvement
- Oversee ESOL program compliance and Title IX procedures
- Support teacher evaluation, testing coordination, scheduling, and daily operations
- Communicate with families and foster a positive school culture
Language Arts Instructional Coach
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Designed and facilitated professional learning for teachers and leaders
- Modeled research-based instructional strategies
- Developed curricular resources and maintained digital platforms
- Led data talks and supported Local School Plans for Improvement
- Collaborated across departments and managed multiple projects
Literacy Coach, Interventionist, Classroom Teacher
Puckett’s Mill Elementary School
07.2008 - 07.2021
- Contributed to significant growth in school performance rankings
- Facilitated coaching cycles and professional learning
- Managed intervention lab and school book room for K–5
- Served in leadership roles including Literacy Leadership Team and School Improvement Team
- Taught grades 1, 2, and 5 as classroom teacher and grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5 as an early intervention teacher
Classroom Teacher
Duncan Creek Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2008
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Augusta University
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
01-2011
B.A. - Psychology
Roanoke College
01-2003
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Instructional Coaching
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Curriculum & Assessment
- School Culture & Climate
- Family & Community Engagement
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Restorative practices
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher evaluation
- Positive behavior support
- Academic intervention
- Staff development
- Literacy development
- School climate
- Multitasking
- Curriculum evaluation
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Sugar Hill Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Language Arts Instructional Coach
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2025
Literacy Coach, Interventionist, Classroom Teacher
Puckett’s Mill Elementary School
07.2008 - 07.2021
Classroom Teacher
Duncan Creek Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2008
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
B.A. - Psychology
Roanoke College
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Augusta University