• About Christine Panetta...

    Position: Dean of Students

    Phone: 480-812-6406

    Email: Christine Panetta

    Christine Panetta

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    Welcome!

    I'm the Dean at Frye Elementary. I moved to Arizona in 1993 from Oregon and never looked back, despite the hot, dry Arizona summers. I have been a part of the Frye family since the 2000-2001 school year. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, going to the movies, traveling to warm beaches, shopping and spending time with my family and friends. My husband, Patrick and I live in Ahwatukee with our daughter, Reagan and our three cats.

    My Education and Professional Background

    I graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Finance in 1992. After graduating I realized my true dream was to become an elementary school teacher. I moved to Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters of Education in 1995. After graduation I taught in the Kyrene School District for 4 years teaching 3rd and 4th grade. I left the classroom to become a consultant and trainer for the Success for All Foundation (SFAF). In the year 2000, I became a 5th grade teacher at Frye Elementary and then after one year I became the Curriculum Specialist. I also have my SEI endorsement and I am trained in Facilitative Leadership, Tribes and DIBLES. I completed my administration certificate at Arizona State University in May 2020.

    My Educational Philosophy

    I believe every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which to grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially. As an educator I want to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing a safe, risk-taking, and collaborative environment. I want our students to development positive character and leadership traits which are essential in becoming a productive citizen. I believe a positive elementary education is essential to creating successful life-long learners.

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