About
Jete is a native of Arizona and attended public schools in the Chandler, Flagstaff, and Tempe Union High School districts. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, Jete was accepted as a Teach for America corps member and moved back to the Valley to teach in South Phoenix. Jete began his career in 2009 as a middle school teacher. He has also served as an instructional coach supporting middle school teachers and teams in the greater Phoenix area. He currently teaches math in the Phoenix Union High School District. A resident of the district since 2013, Jete is married to Mary, who runs the largest single adult homeless shelter in Arizona. They have two daughters who are part of the classes of 2032 and 2036. Jete is serving to ensure all students in Pendergast receive an excellent and equitable education. | Contact Information - Email: jwhite@pesd92.org