My name is Zinete Paturri. This new school year is going to be my first year of teaching IH Algebra 2, and I am very excited about this opportunity.

It is going to be my fifth year of teaching mathematics at Plano East and my 15th year of teaching experience. For ten years, I taught physics to high school students in a public-school setting and feel honored to help my students when it comes to integrating the two disciplines of study. I hold a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences of Physics and Mathematics and a master's degree in education and mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas(UTD).

I live in Plano and have two children, both boys.

When I am not teaching, I like to spend time with my husband and our children. Also, I like cooking and gardening. Reading books has been one of my favorite things since I was a child.

My name is Tristan Hsieh and I will be teaching IH Humanities I and II. I worked for one year as a Social Studies teacher at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy before coming to PESH. I grew up in Plano, and I am an IB graduate myself from Plano East. I have one younger brother, and I enjoy doing things like drawing, reading, and listening to music. I am excited for the upcoming year!

Bonjour! I am most excited to be a part of this staff & to encourage my IH and IB students in French 1 and 2! I enjoy… journaling, cooking, camping, playing games, watching movies & Netflix, singing, dancing, swimming, traveling, good coffee, French cheese, dark chocolate, and tiramisu!

I taught French for six years in PISD 1998-2004 (Frankford & Jasper) and have substituted in PISD for the last six years. I have been married for 26 years to Andre who teaches Latin & plays guitar and am mom to our three sons Luke (21), Nick (19) & Ted (17).

I was born in Oklahoma but went to high school in Arkansas. After two years as a theatre major at Oklahoma City University, I transferred to Baylor University and changed majors, earning a B.S.Ed. in Life Sciences 8-12. I have taught Biology/Honors Biology at Williams, McMillen, and Shepton in PISD, as well as Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science at Putnam City West High School in Oklahoma City. My husband and I have five children – four girls, ages 10, 7, 5, and 3, and a boy, age 9 months. We enjoy family walks with our dog (Ada Marie), riding horses at my parents’ home, cheering for our kids at soccer, softball, or whatever other activity they’ve decided to try. I have a passion for making gifted students feel seen and understood and for helping all students see themselves as scientists.

I Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from India. Completed my Master of Science degree in Mathematics from Texas A&M University. Taught Math part time at Grayson and Collin College as I raised my two children. Started my high school teaching at Legacy Charter in Plano and have been teaching at PESH for the past five years.

Enjoy reading and watching mysteries, spend time with my children and friends. Excited to teach incoming IB students Algebra and to see them learn and grow.