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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

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

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

Life Administrative Services Credential
Life Standard Secondary Teaching Credential, Mathematics
Life Standard Secondary Teaching Credential, Mexican American Studies
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Pepperdine University                                                          

Master of Arts in Education and Teacher Credential Program
University of California, Santa Cruz

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Bachelors of Arts, Psychology (in progress)
California State University, Northridge

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

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

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

Certificate, Grant Writing and Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills

Master of Public Administration
California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
California State University, Fullerton

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

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

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California State University, Long Beach

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

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

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

University Induction Clear Credential Program
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Long Island University

Bachelor of Science, Geology
California State University, Los Angeles

Professional Eligibility Certificate, Mathematics 7-12
Maryland State Department of Education

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Master of Education
University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Physics
California State University, Northridge

30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit 
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles

Short Term Staff Permit, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
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 Education in Special Education with a Preliminary Ed Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate with Internship Option (California) (in progress)
National University

Bachelor of Arts, Child & Adolescent Development
Union Institute & University

Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Mount St. Mary’s College