English

Hello Everyone and Welcome Paradise Valley High School:

English  Department

My goal is to help you become a confident learner, who takes pride in not only your natural abilities, but also your creativity. We will thrive to be  courageous individuals, who are respected by peers and colleagues. 

"Curiosity is my compass."😍

Background

English

2000-Present

ESL Teacher, Barcelona, Spain  

ESL Teacher, NYC  

ESL Teacher, Buenos Aires, Argentina  

University of Phoenix Faculty,  English Department  

Paradise Valley School District

2024- Present Paradise Valley High School SEI 9-12th

2018-19 Horizon High School, Dual Enrollment English; Shadow Mountain High School, 9th grade English

2019-2020 Horizon High School, Dual Enrollment @Rio Salado College, 11th and 12th grade, PV Summer Online

2020-2021 Horizon High School, Dual Enrollment @Rio Salado College, and SEI 9-12, PVO 6th and 7th grade ELA.

2021-2022 Horizon High School, Dual Enrollment @Rio Salado College, and SEI 9-12, PVO 7th and 8th grade ELA.

Yoga and Mindfulness

2012-Present

Mountainside Fitness, AZ on the Rocks, 24 Hour Fitness, Mindfulness First, and David Crocket Elementary School

 Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-j-paganini-12b60342/

Personal

I love the outdoors.  I am a snowboarder, runner, biker, hiker and nature lover.  I also love to cook, go to music shows, do yoga, and spend time with my family and pets.  My favorite treats are coffee, fruit, hummus and dark chocolate! 

My Food Blogs: https://gfbymp.blogspot.com/ and https://healthycaloriecounting.blogspot.com/ and https://sites.google.com/pvlearners.net/mjs-menu/home

Contact Me

mpaganini@pvschools.net

602-449-6000