About the Author

Jasmine Strange is a native of Oakland, California. She split her early years of life having been reared as well in the suburbian area of Chicago. She is a mother of two children ( Lyric and Cadence), daughter of Linda Stingily and Alonzo Strange and graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago where she studied Allied Health/ Kinesiology and minored in Public Speaking/Broadcasting. Jasmine has a conglomerate of experiences that make up part of who she is. This includes the phenomenal stint of collegiate basketball. She played at the University of Illinois where she was captain of her team. After her scholarship ball playing days Jasmine entered into the world of NCAA DI Collegiate coaching. She has had the wonderful opportunity to coach at several schools including her Interim head coaching experience at Loyola University, Chicago St., Robert Morris College and more. Jasmine has acted in several plays and by way of her charismatic personality landed major roles in them. She provided musical direction for the Wiz at CCC Theatre Co.. She was as well blessed to have been cast in the world premier of Xtigony, written by Nambi E. Kelly and directed by Rhodessa Jones. Jasmine is a gospel recording artist, former police officer for the city of Bellwood and as Vice President received a leadership award from her police academy awarded to her by the mayor of the town in which she resided. Jasmine has a strong passion for children and has been an educator for over twenty years. She has received "Teacher of the Year" at two of her teaching sites in two different states. Modeling in photo's and runways has been a long time enjoyable past time for Jasmine however she has now decided to model the walk of Christ and share the gift of life He has given unto her. She has chosen to do so via every avenue mentioned including writing songs, poetry, manuscripts, plays, screen plays and yes...even books! That's right! She is the author of the book Uncommon Grace! She has taken a blank canvas and dared to fill it with the many colors of life signing her name to it and sharing it with the world!