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Our Teachers


Margaret Petry

Degree(s):                                                   
BA, History (Minor, Secondary Education)
From:
The Master’s University
Certification(s):
​Secondary Social Studies, Secondary US History
Subjects I teach:
US History
World History
Psychology
Sociology
Law & Society
I teach because:
I love helping students discover and understand the breadth and depth of the human experience, both past and present.  I find people and their stories endlessly fascinating, and I love to share my passion with students
Something I bring to the classroom:
I bring my desire to see each student both succeed academically and become more curious about and involved with the world around them. 
How to contact me:  Petry.classroom@gmail.com


Joshua Brink

​Degree(s):                                      
Bachelors: History                                
M:Ed Educational Leadership 
From:
​University of Arizona         
Northern Arizona University
Certification(s):
7-12 English
7-12 History
Subjects I teach:
English (ELA) 1-8
I teach because: I love it. I enjoy the day to day challenge of inspiring students to love reading, and writing with a purpose. I enjoy the interactions with my students, and that “a-ha” moment that comes when they understand a concept that I was working with them with.
Something I bring to the classroom: A wide array of experiences and an overabundance of anecdotes that can sometimes become non-sequiturs in the classroom. Honestly though, the experiences I have been through allow me a wide array of perspectives and insights on how to reach someone.
How to contact me:  Joshua.brink@dvusd.org


MELISA REAGAN

Degree(s): BA Communications / MA Education
From:  Grand Canyon University / University of Phoenix
Certification(s): ELA Secondary Education
Subjects I teach:  English, Yearbook, Electives
I teach because:  Students deserve to have teachers who are passionate about the subject they teach and about working with teenagers.
Something I bring to the classroom:  First and foremost as the mother of four boys, I have an appreciation for the trials and travails of students. I love teaching and am so glad that I chose to pursue education as a career.
How to contact me: Melissa.reagan@dvusd.org

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Hours

M-Th: 3:00p-8:20p

Telephone

602-467-6874

Email

info@deervalleyacademy.org
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