Jessica Argueta

School Aide

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
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Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education (in progress)
Long Beach City College

John Arias

Director of Community Relations

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Favorite Quote: “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” By William Jennings Bryan

Welcome: My name is John Arias. I have over 14 years of experience in the teaching profession. As a history educator it is important to adapt always and be very passionate each and everyday. I am very honored and excited to be part of the LAAAE team!

Education Philosophy: I have two priorities to teaching history: to show by example what it means to be a good human being and apply this to being a good member of our LAAAE community; to rise to the challenge of being a good citizen through education and self-governance. Time spent in class and on homework will never be wasted, but rather will always be designed for personal development and betterment.

History and Purpose: Last year was my first year teaching at LAAAE. In only a year I’ve fallen in love with the school because of the culture held dearly by its staff and students. It is a culture of caring about helping others, caring about doing your best, and caring about always doing what is good and just.

My Family and Passions: I am blessed to be married and have one son and one daughter. My passions outside of the classroom include: playing golf, tennis, ping pong, pool, reading, watching & visiting sporting events, playing video games with my son, baking desserts and spending time with my family.

Credential(s):

Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science
Certificate of Eligibility, Administrative Services Credential
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Master of Arts in Education, Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
California State University, Long Beach

Single Subject Credential Program, Social Science Education
California State University, Long Beach

 

Richard Bin

Spanish Language Arts Teacher

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Credential(s):

Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foreign Language: Spanish
Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Master of Arts, School Leadership Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills

Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
California State University, Northridge

Daniel Calvo

Business Teacher

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Credential(s):

Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance
Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Information and Communication Technologies
Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Marketing, Sales, and Service
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Applied Science, Supervision and Management
Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

David Calvo

Board of Directors Member

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Committed to equitable public education, I am a student-centered educator with 25+ years of predominantly serving minority student populations. Like most of the students I have served, I am was a first-generation college graduate. Entering public education as a teacher’s assistant, I have since led and worked with multiple schools across the United States.
Credential(s):
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Geosciences
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

 

Certified Chief Business Official
California Association of School Business Officials

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Education:

Global Executive Doctor of Education
University of Southern California

Certificate, School Business Management
University of Southern California

Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Public Administration
Florida International University

 

Mariela Calvo

Director of School Operations

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Credential(s):

Preliminary, Administrative Services Credential

Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, General Subjects
Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Professional Certificate, Elementary Education
Professional Certificate, Exceptional Student Education
Florida Department of Education

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University                                                          

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Florida International University

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

Manuel Cordova

Student Services Specialist

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Credential(s):
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

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Mercedes Cordova

Food Service Manager

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Credential(s):
California Food Handler Certificate
Food Safety Educators, ANSI Accredited

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

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Roxana Crisanto

Office Manager

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Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
California State University, Northridge

Associate of Arts for Transfer, Liberal Arts and Transfer
Los Angeles Trade Technical College

David DeFrenza

Principal

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Credential(s):
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Biological Sciences
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Chemistry
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Physics
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Master of Education, Specialization in Teaching and Learning in a Global Society
National University

Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of California, Los Angeles

Edward Du

Assistant Principal

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Diego Diaz

English Learner Paraprofessional

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
Education:

Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (in progress)
Los Angeles City College

Moctesuma Esparza

Board of Directors Chair

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Education:

Master of Fine Arts, Theater, Film and Television
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Theater, Film and Television
University of California, Los Angeles

Tonantzin Esparza

Board of Directors Member

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Master of Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship and Media
New York University

Bachelor of Arts, Theater
Bachelor of Arts, Chicana and Chicano Studies
University of California, Los Angeles

Rafael Flores

Van Driver

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
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Lizabeth Flores

Spanish Teacher/ELD Coordinator

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Sergio German

Digital Media Arts Teacher / Station Manager 

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For the last 10 years I have been a professional touring musician as well as a recording engineer. Im also an avid Fc barcelona fan.
Credential(s):

Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

Associate of Arts, Commercial Music (in progress)
Cerritos College

Ernesto Gonzalez

History Teacher

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Nanzi Gonzales

Outreach

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
Education:
Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education (in progress)
Los Angeles City College

Rodrigo Gonzales

Mathematics Teacher

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Amanda Goodwin

Mathematics Teacher

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Credential(s):
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foundational-Level Mathematics
Specific Supplementary Authorization, Psychology
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Education:

Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Concordia University Single Subject Credential Program, Mathematics Education
California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California State University, Long Beach

Ana Grajeda

Parent Coordinator

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Credential(s):

Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Basic Food Safety
eFood Handlers, ANSI Accredited

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress)
University of San Diego

Trenton Hart

History Teacher

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Micaela Hernandez

Substitute/ Physical Education

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Credential(s):

California Food Handler Certificate
Food Safety Educators, ANSI Accredited

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College

Vincent Kirk

English Language Arts Teacher

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Kenneth Kravec

English Language Arts Teacher

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Mr. K here…. a few things about myself… Born in Miami Beach back when Jimmy Carter was considered a young man, raised to the beat of Tito Puentes, Journey, Joan Jett and Aha, I’m your typical son-of-Jewish-Cuban-immigrants story — came out to LA, graduated film school at Loyola Marymount University, worked at a production company in Santa Monica for a few years, went off on my own and with a friend, produced, wrote and directed a documentary on Fantasy Football (proud FF enthusiast since 1997), self-published a young adult, comedy novel, married a wonderful woman who told me I needed a real job, got my teaching credential, taught for a bit, and then ended up at LAAAE. I’ve surfed, bungy-jumped, hiked and camped all over the country, and I ran the LA Marathon (Oh yeah, I was a runner before I had my kids) – right, I have kids! Two small wonderful, incredibly exhausting bundles of… something… a girl and a boy. Big sci-fi, film, comic book and TV person. Extremely happy to be at LAAAE!
Credential(s):

Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, English
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Education:

Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) Teaching Credential Program
California State University, Los Angeles Master of Fine Arts, Writing for the Screen
Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication
University of Florida

Career Technical Education Teaching Credential,
Design, Visual and Media Arts

Ryan Miceli

Visual Arts Teacher

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Born and raised in Long Island, New York. Husband. Father. Cat dad. Art guide for the youth. Urban explorer with a Skateboard. Film photographer. DJ. Basketball historian. Art collector.
Credential(s):

Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Art
Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

University Induction Clear Credential Program
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Long Island University

Hector Orcí

Board of Directors Vice-Chair

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Education:
Master of Arts, Economics
Tufts University

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California

Norma Orcí

Board of Directors Member

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Otto Padrón

Board of Directors Member

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Master of Strategic Studies
United States Army War College

Master of Business Administration
Florida International University

Intermediate Level Education
United States Army Command and General Staff College

Bachelor of Science in Communications, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics
University of Miami

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

Eileen Quinones

Outreach

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Samuel Restrepo

Science Teacher

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Atom Builder

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Credential(s):
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Chemistry
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Geosciences
General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Science: Biological Sciences
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Education:
Master of Arts in Education, Secondary Teacher Education
University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Geology
California State University, Los Angeles

 

Dylan Ripley

English Teacher

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Zuleyma Salguero

Van Driver

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
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Anahi Serna Sanchez

Tutor

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Credential(s):
Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross
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Kriscia Tejada

Dean of Students

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Credential(s):

Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility 
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (pending)

Clear Pupil Personnel Service Credential, School Counseling
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Education:

Master of Education
University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Arts, Counseling
University of San Diego

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Law and Society
University of California, Riverside

Jeffrey Valdez

Science Teacher

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I am an avid reader of books, and I consider it one of my two main obsessions. I love reading and have since 3rd grade, I have 4 bookshelves in my room that are packed to the brim with books, and I still need more space. I also love gaming, games like Overwatch, Genshin Impact, Warhammer, Pokemon and so on! I helped build my own gaming desktop PC and I also love talking about when I can upgrade it.
Credential(s):
Short Term Staff Permit, Science: Physics
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Education:

Bachelor of Science, Physics
California State University, Northridge

Julio Vallejo

Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer

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Certificate, Business and Management of Entertainment
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Jenny Vega

College and Career Coordinator

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Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (pending)
University of California, Los Angeles

John Wong

Mathematics Teacher

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