Monday, September 21, 2015

DEG visits EPISD

Student Motivation Specialist: David Edward Garcia has inspired tens of thousands of students with his core message: You CAN succeed regardless of your challenges. On Monday September 21st, he delivered his message to both Maverick County High Schools. His family-friendly comedy routine that has dazzled and moved audiences, from elementary schools to high schools and college campuses throughout Texas and portions of the country brought was delivered at both CC Winn HS and EPHS. 
David’s upbringing was similar to many of our students being from the border himself.  He grew up nomadic, but has strong roots in Laredo, TX.  He began traveling internationally as a teen and this early exposure to different cultures earned him many valuable insights. Along the way he became a polyglot, becoming fluent in Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian in addition to his native English. David empathizes with all students, but especially those who face life challenges because he was once considered an "at-risk student" himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor's degree and then earning his Masters Degree.  His message to the students of EPISD was simply, "When you are motivated, you have the power to change and the strength to go anywhere in life you choose!"