Michael Phares is a multi-faceted professional who has held a diverse range of job positions across various industries throughout his career. With a solid background in business development, ministry, and social mentoring, Michael has now embarked on a new venture as a classroom teacher. He has earned a single-subject teaching credential in foundational mathematics and educational technology, and has taught math in middle school, high school, and as a homeschool teacher. He has also been a former Insurance producer-agent, corporate accounts sales representative, and youth director for a church. Michael has studied psychology, counseling, business, and philosophy at Pepperdine University and holds a high school diploma with honors and advanced placement studies from St. Francis College Prep. He has also obtained a Jr. High school and high school teaching credential from Brandman University. Michael is presently working as a Math Intervention Coordinator and Homeschool Teacher at Heartland Charter School.