Jess Nite

English Instructor, High School

jess.nite@pcae.k12.mn.us  |  763-279-4275

Jess is a 2002 Literary Arts Perpich Alumnus. She earned her BA in Eastern Religious Studies & Literature from Northern Arizona University, then began working on her MFA in Creative Writing at Goddard College in Vermont. During the required teaching practicum, Jess realized that her heart was meant to be a teacher. She earned her teaching license in Communication Arts and Literature and MA in Educational Leadership from Augsburg College. For nine years, Jess taught IB Design at Anwatin Middle School in Minneapolis while serving on the SEL and Equity teams, and leading Professional Development for IB Educators in Minnesota. Jess joined the Perpich community as an instructor in 2021.

Twenty years after she graduated, Jess finally came back home to Perpich where she currently teaches several courses including Popular Culture & Communication (POP COMM), Analysis & Criticism (A&C), and 24th Century Debate exploring the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” universe. She is beyond thrilled to help cultivate and raise up the next generation of Perpich students.