Nick Kleese is an educator who lives in St. Paul, MN. Born on a family farm in Southeast Iowa, he has since received a B.A. in English Education at the University of Iowa and a PhD in Literacy Education at the University of Minnesota. Nick has a passion for using improv as a tool for building self-awareness and trust. He has honed his skill performing improv comedy in a range of venues across Iowa City, Chicago, New York, and Minneapolis. He credits those improv adventures for helping him grow more comfortable working with young people in programming that ranges from children’s literature to nature immersion. He is committed to fostering confidence and trust in young people through creative expression.
