spring flyers with class offerings are now posted below
spring online registration is now open

SPRING 2023 Session Dates
January 30 to May 15, 2023

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
February 6 to May 15, 2023

FALL 2022 Session Dates
September 12 to December 16, 2022
(Weaver Only - September 6 to December 16, 2022)

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
September 19 to December 16, 2022

SPRING 2023 FLYERS ARE POSTED BELOW!
Click on the arrow next to your school name to view the Spring 2023 flyers and see our class offerings.

Here are the benefits of After School Enrichment Programs:

Give children activity choices, engage them in enrichment activities, and support socialization and team learning.
Pay academic dividends during the school day, whether or not the class is classified as “academic,” because programs feature reading, language comprehension and analytic thought.
Provide opportunities for group projects in music, art, theatre, and computer activities.

Let students connect with teachers in a lower teacher-child ratio setting.
Allow students greater flexibility to make choices in their class activities, which research connects to better social skills with classroom peers.
Decreases screen time for children! In numerous studies, time viewing television has been associated with lower reading achievement and more frequent behavior problems among children.

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SPRING 2023 Class Descriptions

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All elementary ages welcome! Acting is a great way for students to learn about language, storytelling, and character, all while building confidence and stage presence (including elements such as diction, projection, and more!) Students will have the opportunity to use their imagination and harness their creativity in new and exciting ways, through improv, theatre games, in-class work and monologues (with Musical Theatre/Singers welcome to perform for the class as well). The possibilities are limitless – as the class offers something for every level performer.

This class uses a fun, story-based curriculum to get children excited about chess! Our lessons are tailored to the skill level of the students; all chess levels are welcome! In each class, children will get a chess lesson followed by chess playing time! We use chess to teach many life skills including sportsmanship, patience, strategic thinking, planning, and working toward a goal. The class will end with a fun tournament where children have the opportunity to win trophies and prizes! Each student will receive & earn themed prizes in this course.

Students will learn the art of oral communication in a fun activity-focused environment. Students learning outcomes include the ability to organize thoughts and ideas and present them to an audience.

Confidence: students will gain poise and self-assurance as their skills grow and this confidence will transition into other academic areas as well as the students’ personal lives. Communication skills: the ACLA learning environment provides students the opportunity to evaluate peers in a shared learning experience where students help each other grow. This session student will construct informative speeches and take on the role of teacher while the develop engaging presentations similar to Tedtalks.

Students enrolled in Communication Arts and Debate classes will have the opportunity to compete in ACLA inhouse and regional tournaments. Tournaments are a great way for students to apply and use the skills they have learned in the classroom. Tournament fees are extra and all tournaments are optional.

An age-appropriate fitness class that gets kids moving, builds balance and coordination skills, and instills the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle. During class kids will learn fitness through games, obstacle courses, as well as speed, agility, and quickness drills. Each week the class will follow a basic format while the activities change. Our emphasis is teaching kids that fitness is fun!

From slime-making with new recipes, to growing plants and exploring building strategies, the focus of this class will be hands-on FUN. The students’ interests will shape what we decide to dig into and explore, allowing your child to discover innovative approaches to solving problems while being creative and having fun. We’ll engage in projects that introduce and reinforce STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) concepts through creative materials, allowing students to learn through inquiry, exploration and play.

Bonjour! Would you like to learn how to «parler le français ?» Have fun learning the basics of French language in a dynamic and interactive environment! In this class students will be introduced to foundational French vocabulary and phrases. Students will practice conversation with their classmates and learn about French culture, arts and cuisine. Instruction will include movies, videos, games and fun activities that will immerse you in all things French. Très bien!

Principles of Engineering will expose children to general engineering concepts. The concepts that will be discussed include the Six Simple Machines: levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined plane, wedge and screw. These lessons are a combination of instruction-based builds and “open design” building that encourages exploration and experimentation to meet assigned challenges. The session will end with the children showcasing the concepts they learned over the course of the class. Each student will receive & earn themed prizes in this course.

Calling all 4th and 5th graders who like to build, create, explore, collaborate, and tinker! In this class, students will be presented with a variety of hands-on creative projects with a focus on teamwork, GRIT, and creativity. We will explore circuitry and coding with an Arduino board, learn the basics of 3D design with Tynkercad, and complete other fun, hands-on STEM activities.

This class offers children an introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language and culture through games and interaction. The children will study basic words: greetings, food, animals and counting. They will try their skills at calligraphy and making their own first strokes of Chinese characters. Each lesson will have dedicated time for learning about culture and time for fun, including learning rhymes and songs.

Utilizing classic outdoor games such as Capture the Flag and Relay Races students will be challenged in a variety of subjects; including math, spelling, science, history, and logic puzzles! These fun outside games will test teamwork, strategy + skill while participants learn strategy, focus and gain academic skills while getting a workout! Classes include stretching and warm ups; followed by a wide variety of games paired with a new academic curriculum each week. Masters of the Field promotes students to solve problems, collaborate with others, build teamwork skills, while encouraging sportsmanship and respect. Each student will receive & earn themed prizes in this course.

This FREE class is being funded and taught by the Orange County Health Care Agency. The class is designed for 3rd-5th grade students. This fun and interactive program allows students to unravel the meanings behind alcohol and tobacco advertisements and media messages to delay or prevent the onset of use. Students will also learn how to be responsible with social media. The program is aimed to engage the students so that they will learn skills and techniques that advertisers use. Then they will utilize those techniques to create their own positive and healthy advertisements.

In our Mindfulness and Meditation class your child will be introduced to many ideas and concepts such as stillness, breathwork and being present in the moment for all life has to offer. We will also explore stretching, walking and the simple art of playing as vehicles for mindfulness.

Through various stories, games and talks we will discuss such topics as: our thinking mind, being with emotions, our habits (both good and bad) and what words we choose to use. We will work together to not only bring mindfulness to the class, but plant the seeds for embracing a living practice.

While meditation is very much on the rise and a popular trend nowadays, it is by no means an overnight solution or a silver bullet to all our life’s problems. In this class all students will be given the opportunity and teachings to develop and sharpen a potential lifelong practice. Come join us as we exercise an ancient tradition in a modern light!

This class will include learning songs, dances, and scenes from some of our favorite Broadway musicals and films such as The Greatest Showman, Hamilton, Lion King, Little Mermaid and all of the Disney big screens! Your student is sure to come home each day singing and dancing to these unforgettable tunes. This class is perfect for kids who love to sing, dance, and act and want to get better at it! We will start each day with fun warm-up games and team-building exercises, and then move on to our one-of-a-kind curriculum that includes self-esteem activities with Performing Arts Education! This class is for students at all talent and experience levels. We have tailored our classes to prioritize a safe and FUN environment. Please send your student with water and light weight clothing that they can move in. Your future star will have an amazing experience in this musical theater class!

Students will be provided a fun and friendly environment. Promoting an active lifestyle is the goal all while strengthening students’ confidence, accountability, sportsmanship, work ethic, and overall understanding of why staying active is healthy and important. Ohana Kid Fit will focus on running based relays, games, and activities that create an amazing place to get kids up and moving. Students will have fun, will learn quality values, and will be challenged to use their brains.

A fun and exciting class where children will learn the Japanese art of origami along with a different aspect of Japanese culture each week! Every student will receive an origami instruction sheet on what was covered that day. They will take home projects after every class! Students will make origami hearts, origami cups, samurai helmets, and several animals such as dogs, cats, cranes and more! They will start with easy creations and get more and more complex. Each student will receive & earn themed prizes in this course.

Experience the challenging martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is a grappling style martial art where children will learn to use takedowns and positional control to protect themselves. Our goals are to learn safety techniques, get/stay in shape, build coordination and strength, gain better focus and have fun! Classes will be divided into conditioning/general warm up, skill and techniques specific movement drills, technical instruction and practice, and conceptual mat chats. See you on the mats!

spring 2023 TEACHER Bios

We are an organization solely devoted to promoting chess among children. Academic Chess teaches using its own unique set of cartoon characters to represent each chess piece. These characters pique the interest of children and get them involved in the lessons. Also, this visual approach gives kids mental “hooks” on which to hang new concepts. Using posters, booklets, and energetic instructors centered on these characters, we fire up the kids to learn chess!

All of ACLA’s Communication Arts Speech and Debate courses are designed by Professor Willie Washington. Willie is currently a college instructor at CSU Fullerton and Irvine Valley College. Professor Washington was a member of the coaching staff for Irvine Valley College’s national championship speech and debate team. He obtained his Communication B.A. from San Francisco State University and M.A. from CSU Fullerton. The ACLA program Professor Washington developed combines the collegiate discipline of Communication Studies with Speech and Debate. In ACLA courses students not only learn competitive Speech and Debate events. They will also learn valuable communication, public speaking, and critical thinking skills that will be utilized inside and outside of the classroom.

Luisa Aguilar is a passionate and experienced soccer coach with 20 years of coaching experience at the youth level. She currently coaches at Beach Futbol Club and holds her National “D” license. Her experience ranges from the beginner soccer player at the recreation level to Flight 1 Club Soccer and her focus is on player development first and foremost. When working with young players, her focus is on making the experience fun while players build their skill and confidence levels.

Melisa has a passion for teaching and motivating young people to discover their own passions, while striving to accomplish their goals. This fall will be her 16th year of teaching. As a Titan alum, she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Adolescent Development and a Multiple Subject Teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. Melisa has worked with a diverse group of students during her years of teaching, ranging from grades TK through 12th grade. She also has numerous years of experience teaching STEM with the Tiger Woods Foundation, through their enrichment and afterschool programs. As an educator, Melisa is driven by one philosophy; Inspire young people to believe in themselves and empower them to create positive change in the world. Melisa and LAEF are both excited to have her on board for her third year teaching after school!

Derrik Bankemper has been practicing Mindfulness and Meditation for over twenty years. Lucky enough to have learned it in school, he has developed and evolved his practice through various retreats, workshops and seminars throughout the years. Drawing from twenty years of studying and teaching martial arts to people of all ages, Derrik has found that instructing children in these sister arts is both a great way to pass on the knowledge he has received and also to help cultivate patience within himself! Derrik believes heavily in the idea of mutual respect for both teacher and student and it is this idea that permeates his teaching style. Derrik is a graduate of CSUF with a Bachelors degree in Comparative Religious Studies. He finished UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Centers ten month Intensive Practice Program and is currently in his Master’s program for Mindfulness and Meditation through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center under Jack Kornfield, Tara Beach and Yong Oh.

Leslie is an experienced basketball coach and player who loves the game dearly. He enjoys all aspects of the game including: playing, watching, teaching, and coaching. He has been playing since age 5 and continues to play in multiple competitive men’s leagues to this day. He has coached all ages ranging from Kindergarten (age 5) up until high school kids. While attending UC Riverside, he even assisted the women’s team as he participated as a practice player. Currently Leslie coaches skills academies and an AAU middle school girls basketball team. Even though he is always playing he makes sure to watch and follow the majority of all NBA games. His favorite team is the LA Lakers. Leslie is excited to teach for LAEF during the fall 2021 season.

Timothy Cha is 33 years old. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton with Bachelors in Kinesiology. He has played golf under professional instruction since the 2nd grade and, he also played on the Sunny Hills High School Golf team. Prior to working with LAEF, Tim worked for TGA Golf Academy as the Head Coach and he currently works for Rodger Dunn Golf Shop as a Club fitter and Club builder.

Jerry Wetzel is a passionate instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts which he teaches at the facility he has owned and operated for the last 14 years, Centerline Martial Arts and Fitness. Jerry runs kids classes daily in mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as the kids BJJ competition team. He has two children who attend LAHS. Jerry firmly believes that every child has the right to enjoy their school days without fear of being bullied and is committed to helping them develop the necessary tools and attitude to help them on their journey.

This school year will be her 21st year teaching! She has experience as a classroom teacher in grades 1, 4, and 5, but has spent the last 13 years as Lee Elementary’ s part-time Media Center and Makerspace teacher. She absolutely loves working with her students and supporting the classroom teachers by instructing Lee students in Internet safety, computer programming, and engineering. She has taught the LAEF STEAM Fair workshop class at Lee for the past five years and has coordinated Lee’s STEAM Fair.

*FULLY LICENSED & QUALIFIED Our staff are professionally trained and qualified holding UEFA, Football Association, National Diplomas and / or Brazilian Licenses. On top of their coaching qualifications are staff are up to date with the current First Aid procedures, Child Safety / Safe Haven courses, Nutritional Guidelines and Injury Prevention. *FORMER PLAYERS Learn from our staff who live and breathe the game. Many of our staff have played professionally at grass roots up to the professional levels and have over twenty years experience playing and coaching! *GREAT ROLE MODELS Not only are our staff top soccer coaches but we also evaluate our coaches abilities to be a leader and a role model to the children they coach. Each of our coaches must complete an in depth personality test before any employment in your community.

Sami Chedester played division 1 soccer at Fresno State and soon transferred to Southern
California to continue her education and soccer career. She currently attends Biola University to
study communication. Sami is very involved on Biola’s campus as she finishes her senior year
while staying physically active in sports. After her collegiate soccer career ended she played on
many intramural teams including; soccer, basketball, indoor volleyball, sand volleyball, softball,
and flag football while winning championships. She has coached many sports and loves helping
and improving kids’ talent. Her passion for sports offers a fun environment for children to learn.
We are excited for her to be a part of LAEF and bring her positive energy to class every single
day.

Pilar DeNardo was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain and in Perú. After graduating from college, she came to the United States to learn English. Pilar earned an M.A in Bilingual Education as well as multiple teaching credentials. After teaching elementary school for 5 years and becoming a mom, Pilar decided to open her own business and teach her native language to elementary age students.

Jose Espinoza 29, was recruited to Bishop Mora Salesian High School and awarded a soccer scholarship. At Salesian High school, Jose was a member of the Letterman Society and played 4 years of varsity soccer winning 2 state, 2 CIF titles, MVP awards, CIF honors and was published in the LA times, “He Shoots, He Scores.” After high school, he attended Cerritos Community College where he played two years and completed/obtained his Associates(AA) Degree
in sociology. Subsequently, Jose went on to play his final two years at Providence Christian College where he obtained his undergraduate degree in psychology. In addition, He is also a ISSA certified nutritionist. “My parents set a solid foundation of ethics and values but my commitment, love and devotion to soccer ultimately paved the way to higher education and allowed me to be the first in my family to attend college,” Jose says, “based on my knowledge, wisdom, and experience, it is my turn to guide and influence younger generations to achieve their goals and aspirations.”
Prior to LAEF, Jose was part of the coaching staff at Salesian High School and worked at the YMCA as a physical education instructor and special projects/ sports coordinator for 3 years.

Dr. Julie Fallon is a Board-Certified pediatrician and has practiced medicine for over 20 years. She received her medical degree from University of Kentucky and practiced at Bristol Park Medical and MemorialCare Medical. Dr. Fallon also studied at Jai Institute for Parenting, where she received her certification as a parenting and youth coach. Mishelle Laws has worked in higher education for 15 years and taught at the college level. She has an undergraduate degree from CSU Fullerton and Masters of Business degree from Texas A&M University. Both Dr. Fallon and Mrs. Laws have children in the Los Alamitos School district and are passionate about ensuring all kids have wellness skills for life!

Born and raised in Torrance, CA, Sabrina Fuster-Maldonado is a genre-defying singer, songwriter, pop pianist, and voice-over actress. Years of training and honing in on her diverse skills have led her to some amazing experiences including acting in the feature film “Elena Undone” and writing an original song for the film’s soundtrack (2010), writing songs for other artists (on-going), performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Youngblood Hawke & Thirty Seconds to Mars, recording vocals for the Thirty Seconds to Mars album, “LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS,” co-writing with seasoned industry songwriters Billy Steinberg and Ken Hirsch, appearing in a Gap holiday commercial singing background vocals for Janelle Monáe, and singing on The Late Late Show with James Corden. In addition to on-camera acting, singing, performing, and songwriting, Sabrina’s voice can be heard on commercial voice-over campaigns for brands such as Universal Studios, Kaiser Permanente, Pizza Hut, SoCal Gas, The Container Store, Johnnie Walker & T-Mobile. Sabrina is also a performing artist, with released songs under her own moniker, “Sabrina Carmen.” Much of her original catalog of music is signed with top sync licensing companies like Glow Music Group and North Star Media. With all of her firsthand experience, Sabrina is thrilled to be sharing what she loves most with her students. She holds her own teachers and mentors in the highest regard and is passionate about helping others cultivate their creative voice. Sabrina teaches all levels of singing, beginner to intermediate pop piano, songwriting, and voice-over acting.

Elena graduated from People’s Friendship University of Russia, earned her B.A. degree in World History. Her diploma comes with teaching credentials. Elena spent three years at Tianjin University where she earned certificates in Chinese language proficiency (including a HSK certificate) and she took Master degree courses in economic and trade law in Mandarin. She worked in Russia as a middle school ESL teacher. In China she tutored ESL to groups of students from preschool to middle school age and individually tutored Russian language to Chinese and Korean students. Elena has experience developing individual teaching plans suitable for different ages, skill sets and requirements, creating fun activities to make classes interesting and fun. She strongly believes that anyone can learn a foreign language and enjoy the process. Elena is a proud parent of two students in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Elena is extremely excited to teach for LAEF!

Free to Be Me Performance Academy provides quality performance training in a positive, enthusiastic, nurturing, and embracing environment. Through their classes students learn essential life skills such as teamwork, respect, responsibility, care and compassion. They emphasize the importance of character both on and off the stage and work to inspire each student to BE a positive light out in the community. Most importantly they encourage FUN!

Arthur will be starting his 43rd year of coaching. He has coached every level for boys, girls, men and women, starting at the Elementary, Middle School, High School, Junior Club Community College, University and at the international level in Canada, Australia and China. His first junior club experience was with ICHIBAN Volleyball Club, which he founded in 1978 and had won 7 junior national titles.

He has been involved with USA Volleyball with the former High-Performance program starting in 1989. This pipeline program was designed for training and coaching both girls and boys to identify future Junior and Senior National Team players. He is also a Volunteer Coaches Aide and Consulting Coach for our USA Men’s National team and has served in that capacity since 2007.
He also worked for Starlings Volleyball USA as a Grade/Middle and High School Coordinator in Orange County in 2015 and 2016. He presently is the Head Coach for the Women’s Club team at Mt. St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

Alejandra was born and raised in Costa Rica and has been living in Southern California for the past 11 years. Her love for nature, culture and adventure were her main motivation to get her College Degree in Hospitality and become a Travel Agent, working in the Tourist Industry for over 10 years.
She loves teaching kids her native language and uses it as a tool to teach young generations about the importance of acceptance, diversity and cultural awareness. She is a strong believer that an early exposure to different cultures is a great way to become a more inclusive and empathetic person.
Alejandra has three kids, two of them are students of Los Alamitos Unified School District and enjoys traveling in her free time. She is currently working on a Spanish Immersion Program for kids in the Cloud Forest in Costa Rica, what a great way to combine her love for teaching and nature conservation!

A native of El Salvador moved to the US in 1986. She loves sharing language and culture with students and has been teaching in Orange County since 2008. Claudia earned her Master’s in Education from Azusa Pacific University and a B.A. in Education and Child Development from National University. As a language teacher, her goal is for students to be exposed and gain a deeper appreciation of the beautifully diverse multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic communities we are so blessed to have in California and in our world. She is currently teaching as a reading intervention teacher in Los Alamitos Unified.

Andrea has been a student of Kenpo Karate for over 30 years and is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt. She has been the International champion six times and has won more than 150 1st place trophies in her tournament career. Ms. Solow owned and operated a karate school in Telluride, Colorado for 15 years. She has instructed several hundred people over the years, having many advanced students, and bringing several people to the rank of black belt. She recently moved back to her home state, California, with her husband and two children who attend school in the Los Al school district. Ms. Solow is passionate about teaching kids and is excited to be an instructor for the LAEF program!

Play-Well TEKnologies was founded by Tim Bowen in 1997. Introduced to the LEGO® building system in 1996 and recognizing it to be both a popular play medium and a tremendous learning medium, Tim began to develop projects which drew on his professional experience and combined the elements of fun, challenge, and learning. He began operating a summer camp program in 1997, followed by after school enrichment classes in 1998. We explore, solve problems, and express ourselves through LEGO. Our curriculum is designed by engineers and refined by teachers, but the kids just think it’s fun!

Coralie Prince’s life has been music from the time she was born! Her father was a singer/songwriter/pianist and producer of shows. Mother, a nurse, performed at home and supported the arts. Coralie began piano when she was a toddler and violin when she was 6. She most recently taught elementary classroom music at Hopkinson and Lee from 1980 to 2014. She directed grade level shows and produced, directed, and accompanied a large musical each year with the 5th grade and/or the 4/5 chorus. She taught piano privately for many years and later, a summer Musical Theater Workshop for grades 3 thru 12. She is so excited to continue working with the students in the LAEF Musical Theater Class.

Mia is in her second year of teaching 3rd grade at Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy in Anaheim. She has wanted to be a teacher since she was in 3rd grade, and she loves every day of it! Mia received her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and attained her California K-8 Multiple Subject teaching credential from William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA. She graduated with an ASL Minor. This past summer she completed her Masters in Education in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
Mia currently runs her school’s after-school ASL Club, called Schweitzer Signers, with 40 students in total. She is passionate about teaching students new skills, improving their overall communication, and bringing awareness and appreciation to the Deaf culture. ASL is a beautiful language backed by a beautiful community!

Tiffany Salter, former elementary teacher, private tutor, and mom to two recent LAHS graduates, has always been involved with youth. As a Scout leader for the past 15 years, she has created fun and engaging activities for kids of all ages; and as a Kidsguide Magazine staffer throughout that time, she has been immersed in local family events and programming. A creative and engaging out-of-the-box educator, her focus is on fun — her students are always learning …whether they realize it or not!

Scott is no stranger to the stages of the Los Alamitos School District, performing with the McAuliffe and Los Alamitos High School show choirs and drama programs, winning best performer, musician, and singer throughout his years in the highly celebrated programs. Paul then studied Musical Theatre at CSUF and performed professionally in regional theatre in productions such as Legally Blonde, Shrek, Bonnie and Clyde, as well as the world premiere of the play Jupiter Moon. He continued to study acting under Sue Hamilton in LA (focusing on scene study, on-camera auditions, and improv), as well as working with Central Casting doing background work, featured in shows like Young Sheldon, Scream Queens, American Crime Story: Versace, Silicon Valley, and more. Paul recently graduated from Cypress College with an AA in Film, Television, and Media and certificate in Creative Writing. Now Paul is studying Film (Screenwriting and Production Management) at CSULB while working as Box Office Manager for the Performing Arts Center at Cypress College and Stage Managing Holiday Shows at the Bella Terra. His experience in teaching is quite extensive. Mr. Scott volunteered as a Teaching Assistant for Los Alamitos School District’s Elementary Summer School, working for three summers from 2011 to 2013. In 2019, he was hired as a Teaching Assistant to an Art Teacher through Cypress College Art Gallery and Able ARTS Works. This past summer, he worked with Adventures in Writing Camp. Paul started as a Teaching Assistant, helping the teacher with lessons, taking the kids out for structured break times and games, and reading and revising all the kids’ e-books and podcasts.

Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport.

Jenelle is very passionate about introducing kids to an active lifestyle. She played every sport she could get her parents to drive her to ultimately focusing on volleyball and soccer. Jenelle’s degree in elementary education has brought out the joy she has when teaching kids, a new skill and how to keep going even when the going gets tough. She loves to see kids accomplish a challenge or event or basic movement that they could not previously do and finally get it.

Mrs. Vida grew up speaking French as her native language. She was raised in the Loire Valley, in France; graduated from College with a language degree, and worked in Paris in an American Company, before moving to the USA in her thirties. She is very familiar with our Los Alamitos School District as she volunteered on PTA Boards for over 20 years. This is Mrs. Vida’s second season working for LAEF after-school and she is so excited to get back at it!

WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company was founded in 2011 by Brian Wright. Brian Wright is a natural and gifted instructor in dance and has been teaching dance for the past 12 years. He loves working with children, teens and adults and has been dancing for over 17 years and breakdancing for over 12 years. He, along with a friend, founded and designed the California State University Breakers, a campus club committed to teaching the art form of breaking at Cal State University Long Beach. The CSULB Breakers won the very first intercollegiate breakdance competition at LMU in 2006. Brian also received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from CSULB.

Jerry is the founder of Red Zone Threat Management and travels nationally and internationally teaching seminars to members of the DEA, Local Law Enforcement, and civilians on the topic of personal protection. He is the author of the book “Red Zone Prime: A Foundation for Personal Protection”. In addition he is a passionate instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts which he teaches at the facility he has owned and operated for the last 14 years, Centerline Martial Arts and Fitness. Jerry runs kids classes daily in mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as the kids BJJ competition team. He has two children who attend LAHS. Jerry firmly believes that every child has the right to enjoy their school days without fear of being bullied and is committed to helping them develop the necessary tools and attitude to help them on their journey.

Enhancing Educational Excellence

Enhancing Educational Excellence

spring flyers with class offerings are now posted below
spring online registration is now open

SPRING 2023 Session Dates
January 30 to May 15, 2023

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
February 6 to May 15, 2023

FALL 2022 Session Dates
September 12 to December 16, 2022
(Weaver Only - September 6 to December 16, 2022)

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
September 19 to December 16, 2022

SPRING 2023 FLYERS ARE POSTED BELOW!
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After School Enrichment

Here are the benefits of After School Enrichment Programs:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

*LAEF classes will not be held on designated "No School" Days

February 2023

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spring 2023 TEACHER Bios

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Corporate Partners

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Enhancing Educational Excellence

Enhancing Educational Excellence

spring flyers with class offerings are now posted belowspring online registration is now open

SPRING 2023 Session DatesJanuary 30 to May 15, 2023FREE Online World Language Session DatesFebruary 6 to May 15, 2023

FALL 2022 Session DatesSeptember 12 to December 16, 2022(Weaver Only - September 6 to December 16, 2022)FREE Online World Language Session DatesSeptember 19 to December 16, 2022

SPRING 2023 FLYERS ARE POSTED BELOW!Click on the arrow next to your school name to view the Spring 2023 flyers and see our class offerings.

After School Enrichment

Here are the benefits of After School Enrichment Programs:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

*LAEF classes will not be held on designated "No School" Days

February 2023

Spring Classes Begin

Spring Classes Begin

Spring Classes Begin

Online Language classes begin

Online Language classes begin

Online Language classes begin

Online Language classes begin

Online Language classes begin

No School

No School

No School

No School

No School

SPRING 2023 Class Descriptions

Click on the arrows to read class descriptions

spring 2023 TEACHER Bios

STREET ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS:

Corporate Partners

Corporate Partners

spring flyers with class offerings are now posted below
spring online registration is now open

SPRING 2023 Session Dates
January 30 to May 15, 2023

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
February 6 to May 15, 2023

FALL 2022 Session Dates
September 12 to December 16, 2022
(Weaver Only - September 6 to December 16, 2022)

FREE Online World Language Session Dates
September 19 to December 16, 2022

SPRING 2023 FLYERS ARE POSTED BELOW!
Click on the arrow next to your school name to view the Spring 2023 flyers and see our class offerings.