
Jessica Argueta
School Aide
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education (in progress) |

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. |
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Arts in Education, Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Single Subject Credential Program, Social Science Education |

Richard Bin
Spanish Language Arts Teacher
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foreign Language: Spanish Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Arts, School Leadership Program Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program |

Daniel Calvo
Business Teacher
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Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Applied Science, Supervision and Management Associate of Arts |

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. | |
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Clear Administrative Services Credential Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Science: Geosciences California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certified Chief Business Official
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA |
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Global Executive Doctor of Education Certificate, School Business Management Master of Science, Educational Leadership Bachelor of Public Administration |

Mariela Calvo
Director of School Operations
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Preliminary, Administrative Services Credential Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Certificate, Elementary Education Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Science, Educational Leadership Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Associate of Arts |

Manuel Cordova
Student Services Specialist
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Youth Mental Health First Aid USA National Council for Behavioral Health Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Mercedes Cordova
Food Service Manager
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California Food Handler Certificate Food Safety Educators, ANSI Accredited Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Roxana Crisanto
Office Manager
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Bachelors of Arts, Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer, Liberal Arts and Transfer |

David DeFrenza
Principal
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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 Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Education, Specialization in Teaching and Learning in a Global Society Bachelor of Science, Biology |

Diego Diaz
English Learner Paraprofessional
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (in progress) |

Moctesuma Esparza
Board of Directors Chair
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Master of Fine Arts, Theater, Film and Television Bachelor of Arts, Theater, Film and Television |

Tonantzin Esparza
Board of Directors Member
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Master of Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship and Media Bachelor of Arts, Theater |

Rafael Flores
Van Driver
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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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. | |
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Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program Associate of Arts, Commercial Music (in progress) |

Nanzi Gonzales
Outreach
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education (in progress) Los Angeles City College |

Amanda Goodwin
Mathematics Teacher
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foundational-Level Mathematics Specific Supplementary Authorization, Psychology California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction Bachelor of Arts, Psychology |

Ana Grajeda
Parent Coordinator
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Preliminary Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance Basic Food Safety Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress) |

Micaela Hernandez
Substitute/ Physical Education
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California Food Handler Certificate Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Science |

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! | |
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science |
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Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) Teaching Credential Program Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential,
Design, Visual and Media Arts
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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. | |
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Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, Art Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program University Induction Clear Credential Program Bachelor of Fine Arts |

Hector Orcí
Board of Directors Vice-Chair
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Master of Arts, Economics Tufts University Bachelor of Arts, International Relations |

Norma Orcí
Board of Directors Member
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Otto Padrón
Board of Directors Member
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Master of Strategic Studies Master of Business Administration Intermediate Level Education Bachelor of Science in Communications, Broadcast Journalism Associate of Arts |


Samuel Restrepo
Science Teacher
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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 |
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Master of Arts in Education, Secondary Teacher Education University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science, Geology |

Zuleyma Salguero
Van Driver
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Anahi Serna Sanchez
Tutor
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Adult and Child CPR/First Aid American Red Cross |
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Kriscia Tejada
Dean of Students
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Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility Clear Pupil Personnel Service Credential, School Counseling Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Adult and Child CPR/First Aid |
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Master of Education Master of Arts, Counseling Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Law and Society |

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. | |
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Short Term Staff Permit, Science: Physics California Commission on Teacher Credentialing |
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Bachelor of Science, Physics |

Julio Vallejo
Board of Directors Secretary/Treasurer
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Certificate, Business and Management of Entertainment Bachelor of Arts, Economics |

Jenny Vega
College and Career Coordinator
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Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (pending) |