Tom Arria has been an interscholastic Athletic Administrator for 13 years. His experience ranges from small private school environment to the large urban school districts (Nashua, NH, & Cambridge, MA), with multiple schools, including leadership roles in physical education, health and wellness. Prior to serving as a Director of Athletics, Tom served as a high school English Teacher and Division 3 College Coach. He currently serves as the Director of Athletics for Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, located in Cambridge Massachusetts.
Tom is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA), International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO), and he serves as a Board Member for Stoneham Youth Basketball. Tom is committed to educational athletics and the life long lessons learned through team and sport participation. He believes athletics helps people grow not only as better athletes, but also as people and citizens, as well as helping each individual find their successes in the future.
Tom is married to Alison Holland, and has three daughters, Vivian, Eloise and Ruby. He and his family reside in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
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