"Until I Feared Losing It, I Never Loved To Read.

One Does Not Love Breathing."

-Harper Lee

Hello,

My name is David Symalla and I am an English Teacher at Paynesville Area High School, and this will be my eighth year with Paynesville Area Schools. 

It is amazing to be a part of this wonderful community of learning.

I direct the One Act competition piece.  We have gone on to sections in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.  

I also have directed the school's Three-Act play. These included A Seussified Christmas Carol (2016), Clue On Stage (2018), and She Kills Monsters (2022)

I am the Head Speech Coach. Hopefully, we can continue to get driven and talented orators!

I will be using Google Classroom for class assignments and material. If you lose or are not in class for a physical copy of a worksheet, please refer to Google Classroom. 

Paynesville's Mission Statement

Our mission is to prepare students with the academic, social, and personal skills to succeed in their careers and community. 


Paynesville's Vision Statement

Paynesville Area Schools is preparing students to succeed in an ever changing world by nurturing and developing their natural curiosity; creating critical thinkers and problem solvers who possess dynamic academic skills that maximizes their potential; and builds the foundation of responsible, ethical and compassionate members of our community. 


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