Peter John Elias

Peter John Elias, M.S.

Professor of Child Development in San Diego, California.

He has been working in colleges and with early childhood programs, including directing them, for over 50 years. Throughout his career he has inspired and helped colleagues, students, parents and children. He has included storytelling techniques and the use of metaphors throughout his life’s work to enhance learning and memory. He promotes a holistic awareness of human growth & development where self-esteem is the common denominator. His extensive world traveling has given his career in early childhood education a global multicultural emphasis. He lives with his wife, Rebecca, in Pine Valley, California and enjoys nature among the mountains as well as by the ocean.