As one of the founding teachers, he taught for four years at University Prep High School (UPHS) in Detroit. By providing an individualized, student-centered learning approach, UPHS has been highly successful at graduating students and ensuring that they are accepted to and enroll in college. Currently, Aaron works for the Henry Ford Learning Institute, a small non-profit that is developing a network of small, innovative charter schools based on the Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. Schools in the network leverage community partnerships and a rigorous and engaging curriculum to provide high quality educational options in urban school districts.