About Our School Library Media Specialist

Hi AIS Families!

My name is Jennifer Nice, and I’m excited to be the School Library Media Specialist at Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies. Before becoming a librarian, I spent more than 25 years working in the marketing research field, followed by over five years as a high school library paraprofessional. These experiences shaped my passion for information, inquiry, and helping others grow as learners. I hold a Master of Library Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University and I am a first-year teacher with a Connecticut 062 Library Media Specialist certification.

I believe the library should be an inclusive and welcoming space where every student can find books that act as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors - helping them see themselves, connect with others, and explore new worlds. My goal is to make the library a place where curiosity and creativity thrive.

Outside of school, I love adventure and travel, often sparked by the stories I’ve read. One book-inspired dream took me on a yacht race around the world, where, despite being new to sailing, I trained and competed with a team that finished third. Another long-held goal finally came true when I trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp via the Chula Pass this past May, a journey more than 20 years in the making. When I’m not off on big adventures, I enjoy being outside in nature closer to home with my husband and our two dogs.