Phil Arellano lives in the Dixon area with his wife and two daughters. He earned an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Sauk Valley Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Christian Ministry from Regent University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Secondary Education at Grand Canyon University.

Phil has taught since 2021 and cherishes the opportunity to share his love for Jesus and the satisfaction of lifelong learning. Outside the classroom, he serves in youth ministry and occasionally fills the pulpit for local churches. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and pursuing one of too many interests, including reading, music, board games, martial arts, and more.

^“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”  ~Philippians 2:4–7