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.

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

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

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

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

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

Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University                                                          

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Florida International University

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

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

Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of California, Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

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

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California

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

Bachelor of Science, Geology
California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Physics
California State University, Northridge

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