Mrs. P Loves History (and AVID)
  • Meet Mrs. Piguillem
  • World History Resources
    • 1st Semester >
      • Rome & Christendom 300-1200 CE
      • Europe After Fall of Rome >
        • Feudalism: Europe
        • Later Middle Ages
        • Black Death
      • SW Asia: Arabia & Islam
      • West African Empires
      • SOUTH ASIA: Gupta Empire, Hinduism, Buddhism
    • 2nd Semester >
      • East Asia >
        • China & Confucianism
        • Japan & Shintoism
        • Samurai Society
      • Civilizations of the Americas >
        • The Maya
        • The Aztec
        • The Inca
      • Renewal In Europe: The Impact of Ideas >
        • Renaissance
        • Reformation
        • Scientific Revolution
      • The Early Modern World >
        • The Age of Exploration
        • Enlightenment
    • World Religions & Cultural Beliefs >
      • Ancient African Beliefs
      • Buddhism
      • Christianity
      • Chinese Traditional Beliefs
      • Greek & Roman Mythology
      • Hinduism
      • Islam
      • Judaism
      • Mayan Beliefs
      • NeoConfucianism
      • Shinto (Japan)
      • Sikhism
      • Taoism
      • Viking Beliefs
  • AVID
  • Research Resources
    • Geography
    • Historical Thinking Skills
    • Links to Sources

What I Believe!

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What i teach

​I believe learning is a very personal thing.

I believe the process of learning can and should be as unique as each student.  In my classes, I incorporate a wide variety of strategies to match learning styles and modalities, provide students with choices, and help them discover the best way for them to learn and be successful. 
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I believe when we learn about the past, we can shape the future. I love teaching and learning!   

2020-2021 Will be a year like no other as we learn online during the Covid-19 Pandemic. I will be teaching 7th Grade Honors World History.  My  students and I will journey back in time to discover things about the world and the cultures that shape it. We are on a journey to learn about history, but along the way, we will learn a lot about ourselves. I will also be teaching AVID and Explore 7.  My students will learn the skills necessary for secondary school.  We focus on note-taking strategies, organization, collaboration, goal setting, and reflection.  We will be exploring current events -- there are so many things to discuss this year.  I can't wait.  Let's go! ​

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Who Am I?

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I am ​a lady who loves to travel. Going on adventures and exploring is one of my favorite things to do.  In the U.S. I have been to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming, and Washington D.C.  Outside the U.S. I have visited the countries of Aruba, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Mexico, Norway,  Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

I can't wait for our next adventure There is so much to learn, see, and do!

I am a curious person. I like to figure things out and solve problems.

I am a sentimental person. Tears of joy, pride, and happiness are a regular part of my life.

I am a people person. I love learning about other people, finding out what makes them tick, what they believe in and why, and how to make them smile.


​My History!

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I was born and raised in Riverside.  I have been married to the best man in the whole world for more than thirty years. Jim is intelligent, kind, and open to adventure. We have an amazing son Alex who brings joy to our lives every day.  

Before I became a teacher, I worked in the banking industry for twenty years. I left a position as a Senior Vice President and Area Manager to follow my passion and become a teacher. I obtained my teaching credential from California Baptist University and began teaching in 2012.
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I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in History, Humanities, and Social Science. I have degrees from Riverside Community College and California Baptist University. I also attended the Graduate School of Retail Banking and Management at the University of Virginia. 

My Favorites!

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Artists:  Michelangelo,  Dürer, and Kandinsky
Books
:  Driving Over Lemons, Harry Potter Series, Cutting for Stone, People of the Book: A Novel
Cake:  I can't say no to Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, or German Chocolate
Candy: Reese's and Dark Chocolate with Caramel

Color:  Turquoise
Cookies:  Oreos or Toll House with Walnuts

Dessert: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Drink: Skinny Caramel Macchiato
Fast Food: Chipotle or Blaze Pizza
Flowers: Orange Tulips and wild flowers

Food:  Spanish Tapas - I love sampling all the little dishes
Fruit:  Peaches
Hobbies: Traveling and exploring art, food, gardens, museums, and people
Movies:  Life is Beautiful, Before Sunrise, Serendipity
Music: Blues, Motown, and Soul

Season: Spring - I love all the wildflowers and longer sunny days
Singers: Adele, James Brown, Sam Cook, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Gregory Porter, Ed Sheeran, and Bill Withers
Snacks:  Popcorn, pistachios, kettle chips
Songs: I Feel Good, A Change is Gonna Come, Grandma's Hands, Lean On Me and Lovely Day
Sports:  Swimming and Track and Field
Store:  Amazon.com  
Superhero: Wonder Woman 

TV Shows: House-hunters International, The Bachelor, Downton Abbey, NOVA, PBS-Mystery!
Vacation:  The next one!  
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  • Meet Mrs. Piguillem
  • World History Resources
    • 1st Semester >
      • Rome & Christendom 300-1200 CE
      • Europe After Fall of Rome >
        • Feudalism: Europe
        • Later Middle Ages
        • Black Death
      • SW Asia: Arabia & Islam
      • West African Empires
      • SOUTH ASIA: Gupta Empire, Hinduism, Buddhism
    • 2nd Semester >
      • East Asia >
        • China & Confucianism
        • Japan & Shintoism
        • Samurai Society
      • Civilizations of the Americas >
        • The Maya
        • The Aztec
        • The Inca
      • Renewal In Europe: The Impact of Ideas >
        • Renaissance
        • Reformation
        • Scientific Revolution
      • The Early Modern World >
        • The Age of Exploration
        • Enlightenment
    • World Religions & Cultural Beliefs >
      • Ancient African Beliefs
      • Buddhism
      • Christianity
      • Chinese Traditional Beliefs
      • Greek & Roman Mythology
      • Hinduism
      • Islam
      • Judaism
      • Mayan Beliefs
      • NeoConfucianism
      • Shinto (Japan)
      • Sikhism
      • Taoism
      • Viking Beliefs
  • AVID
  • Research Resources
    • Geography
    • Historical Thinking Skills
    • Links to Sources