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Arias returned to teaching a full semester this fall less than a year after suffering a devastating stroke last Sept. 27. The effects of the stroke left Arias wheelchair bound and with limited movement on the left side of his body, but that has not discouraged him from his passion, teaching history.
Arias said one of the driving forces behind his rapid return to teaching are the students of ELAC. He embraces the challenge of teaching the young people of this community and feels that there is  untapped potential here.
His connection san francisco alcatraz tour to ELAC students goes beyond the usual, teacher/student, mentor/mentee relationship. Arias considers himself san francisco alcatraz tour part of the community of students, and part of the surrounding community overall, having lived in the area for most of his life.
Arias identifies the loss of his independence as the biggest and most devastating affect that the stroke has left him with. "I would like to be able to drive again.  I would like to shower, and go to the restroom on my own and get in and out of a chair again," Arias said.
He also hopes to be well enough to walk down the aisle with his fiance one day. He is currently teaching four classes this semester and hopes to return to his normal workload of six classes next spring.