Debra Pangrazi
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and results oriented K-12 PE Specialist with expertise in curriculum alignment, staff training, and program evaluation. Committed to enhancing student engagement and fostering community partnerships. Adept at program evaluation and coaching, fostering a culture of collaboration and wellness among students and staff. Dedicated to implementing best practices for enhanced student outcomes.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 PE Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, Arizona
07.1998 - Current
- Coordinated departmental projects and ensured alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed online physical education lesson plans and visual instructional aids for students in grades K-8.
- Developed training materials for new staff and facilitated onboarding sessions.
- Trained staff on best practices on physical education instruction, and safety protocols.
- Organized training sessions utilizing new educational technologies and tools.
- Assisted in budget management by tracking orders and processing invoices.
- Coordinated student assessments and collected feedback for program improvement.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate healthy behaviors into overall school wellness programs.
- Advocated for health and fitness initiatives within the school community and beyond.
- Created guidelines for use of school equipment, MPRs,and outdoor areas for safe participation.
- Incorporated health topics into the physical education program to increase awareness about nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
- Facilitated team building activities to promote cooperation among students of all ability levels.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate academic concepts into physical education activities.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet the needs of individual learners within the group setting.
- Collaborated with administrators regarding scheduling issues related to use of MPRs and outdoor teaching areas.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior during class time while promoting respect amongst peers.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in teaching physical education.
- Implemented strategies for motivating students to participate fully in physical activity programs.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve student outcomes.
K-6 PE Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, Arizona
07.1978 - 06.1998
- Taught engaging lesson plans for physical education classes.
- Promoted teamwork and sportsmanship during PE and competitive events.
- Utilized various assessment tools such as rubrics or quizzes to evaluate student performance.
- Organized school-wide special events to encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate physical education into the curriculum.
- Implemented safety protocols during physical activities and sports.
- Maintained equipment and facilities for safe and effective use.
- Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate Physical Education curriculum with core academic subjects.
- Organized and supervised team building activities to foster collaboration among students.
- Encouraged positive behavior through praise and constructive feedback when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, and other stakeholders involved in physical education programs.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Incorporated technology into physical education lessons when appropriate.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Built life-long learning skills and resilience in students to help them prepare for higher-level education and activities outside of the school environment.
- Trained over 25 student teachers for the PE profession.
K-6 PE Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler, Arizona
07.1974 - 06.1978
Education
Master Of Science (MS) - Physical Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-1979
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1974
Skills
- Curriculum alignment and instructional best practices — align PE curriculum to district competencies and state standards
- Professional learning design & delivery — develop and implement K–12 PD for physical educators
- Scheduling & program coordination — manage district‑wide elementary specials scheduling for PE, Music, Band, Orchestra, and Art
- Coaching and induction support — provide one-on-one instructional improvement for new teachers and teachers experiencing
- Staff selection & evaluation — recruit, hire, supervise K–6 PE staff
- Materials, equipment, and operations coordination — facilitate purchasing, distribution, maintenance, and training; collaborate with operations to maintain safe instructional areas (MPR/outdoor)
- Program monitoring and evaluation — monitor program quality, participation, equity, and outcomes
- Community & partnership development — create/maintain partnerships for services, materials, equipment, and funding to support the PE program
- Retention & culture building — build teacher retention, belonging, and purpose
- Standards & professional engagement — research and connect with state/national organizations to remain current
- Interdisciplinary collaboration & district service — serve on district teams and support cross‑department initiatives
- Other duties — perform tasks as directed
Accomplishments
AZHPE PE Teacher of the Year
Timeline
K-12 PE Specialist
Mesa Public Schools
07.1998 - Current
K-6 PE Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
07.1978 - 06.1998
K-6 PE Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.1974 - 06.1978
Master Of Science (MS) - Physical Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Education
Arizona State University