Arelis Pantojas

Arelis Pantojas serves as the Professional Development Coordinator at the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County since February 2022, following a role as Professional Development Specialist Lead. Prior experience includes teaching various grade levels, including VPK, Spanish Middle School, and High School Dual Enrollment in Early Childhood Education within Orange County from August 2012 to August 2020. Arelis also worked as a Career and Technical Education instructor specializing in Early Childhood Education at Orange County School District from August 2013 to June 2017, and as an Early Childhood Resource Teacher supporting preschool teachers from September 2012 to July 2013. Arelis is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Teaching at Northcentral University, with additional advanced degrees in Management and Administration of Educational Programs from Nova Southeastern University, Early Childhood Education from Trident University International, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from California State University-San Bernardino.