Jackie Purcell Biography
Jackie Purcell is an American meteorologist working for KTUU as a senior meteorologist. She joined the station in 1986 and has served the station for more than 3 and a half decades. She started her career in 1984 when she worked at a small radio station in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Jackie Purcell Education
Purcell joined Gonzaga University when she finished her high school education. In 1983, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Communications and a Political Science minor. In 1992, she joined Mississippi State University where she received a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology.
Jackie Purcell Career
Purcell works for KTUU as a senior meteorologist. Since joining the station, she has been on her toes presenting some of the most problematic weather situations in the globe. She is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. She was inducted into the Alaska Broadcasting Hall of Fame of the NATAS Silver Circle.
Purcell started her career in 1984 when she worked at a small radio station in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She decided to relocate in 1985 and worked her way through TV and radio until she became the weatherperson for Channel 2 News in December 1990.
Jackie Purcell Age
Purcell likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 60s.
Jackie Purcell Height
Purcell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Jackie Purcell Family
Purcell has relatives in Indonesia and Europe. Her father worked in the Middle East for some time. Even though she has lived in Alaska for most of her life, she had the chance to travel the globe because her mother believed that traveling was the best education one could attain. She has not disclosed any more information about her parents. It is also not known if Purcell has any siblings.
Jackie Purcell Wife
Purcell married Dannie Pearson on May 31, 1998. On May 31, 2023, she posted a picture of them on her Instagram captioning “We are celebrating our silver anniversary today! Dannie…” Pearson previously worked as a Channel 2 photographer. She has two cats.
Jackie Purcell Net Worth
Purcell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Jackie Purcell Salary
Purcell earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jackie Purcell KTUU/KYES
Purcell is working at KTUU/KYES where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ariane Aramburo
- Kristen Durand
- Dave Allgood
- Mike Ross
- Beth Verge
- Joe Cadotte