Debbie Pannell

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Pre-Algebra - Sample Recording

About Mrs. Pannell

I love math, and I want my students to learn to love math.

​I graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Audiology & Speech-Language Sciences and an MA in Education. I hold a Lifetime Texas Teaching Certificate and am certified by the Association of Classical & Christian Schools. With more than 30 years of math education experience, I am passionate about teaching math, and I really enjoy the online classroom, but even more specifically, I am excited to be part HSML teaching team.  I was first introduced to HSML when our son was a homeschooled student. From my vantage point as a parent who was also a math educator, I very much admired the passion for math education and the encouraging learning environment each HSML teacher fosters in their classrooms.  

I began serving as the registration coordinator for HSML in 2023 and continue in that role. Last year, I was excited to be back with students when I joined the teaching team. I am passionate about math and want my students to enjoy "playing" with numbers and problems. Pre-Pre Algebra and Pre-Algebra provide critical foundational skills that will benefit them as they advance in math. I am committed to providing the same high-quality instruction and care you expect from HSML.

The past few years have been a bit of a transition for my family. My son, David, is a senior at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, studying History and Theology. I currently live in Texas, but my husband, Mike, recently retired from Hewlett-Packard and is now a Professor of Engineering at Ouachita. We are currently maintaining homes in both Texas and Arkansas, and make the trip back and forth quite often. It’s a new season in life, and I’m excited that HSML is part of it.

What parents say about me:​

• I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much of a difference you have made for my daughter this year. She used to struggle with confidence in math, but this year has been a complete turning point for her, and that is because of you and her hard work. 
  The way you teach is so clear and engaging, and your kindness and encouragement have helped her truly believe in herself. It has been wonderful to watch her grow and embrace math in a way she never did before. We are so grateful to have you as her teacher.
• Ms. Pannell does a great job of creating little sayings to memorize math processes. She is very thorough in her teaching and great at communication.
• ​The teacher is kind and competent. She demonstrates not just her math skills to the class but also cares and connects with the students personally. She is understanding, patient, and professional.
• My son and I have been so happy to have Mrs. Pannell this year.  She is so great at explaining concepts and reaching out to the students.  She is joyful, and it has been a great experience for my son in his first-ever online class.
• I am thrilled to have you teach _____ once again next year.  She has learned so much with you, and I am so thankful to have you as part of our homeschool journey!
• Thank you, Mrs. Pannell!! We've seen amazing progress with both our sons' math skills. We appreciate you very much. 

Students tell me:

• I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done for me this year. Before your class, math felt really difficult and stressful for me sometimes, but you made it so much easier to understand. More importantly, you made me feel confident in myself. You were always patient, encouraging, and willing to help, no matter how many questions I had.
• ​You are honestly one of the kindest and best teachers I’ve ever had. The way you care about us, your students, really shows, and it made such a difference for me this year. Thank you for believing in me even when I doubted myself and for always pushing me to do my best. Thank you for being so understanding and flexible with me when I fell behind on quizzes and tests, and for giving me extra time and opportunities to catch up. It truly meant so much to me and helped me more than you know.
• Mrs. Pannell just makes everything seem very easy and understandable!
• Mrs. Pannell, I just want to say that you have been an amazing teacher. You have helped me grow in math! So I just wanted to say thank you for being so patient with us. 
• Thank you for being a great teacher. You make math fun.