Hello I am Miss Payenski! This is my fourth year at Desert Edge High School. I teach Honors Biology, AP Biology, and Principles of Science.  I moved to Arizona from a small town in New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2015 with a degree in Biology, minoring in Entomology and in 2016 with a Master's in life science education. While I was at Rutgers, I competed on the cross country and track teams for 5 years. I like running, hiking, and just being outdoors in general!

Please reach out to me with any questions! Email is the best way to reach me.