ACADEMIA, EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES she successfully bridged communication gaps between education professionals and the student population, honing her skills in creative problem-solving and collaborative thinking. Ms. Garcia served in this capacity until assuming her most recent position at the Education Service Center XIX. Highly educated, Ms. Garcia’s passion for education stemmed from her formative years, when her father encouraged her to pursue higher education. As such, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from The University of Texas at El Paso in 1986 and a master’s degree in education, with a specialty in diverse learning, from the University of Phoenix in 2004. She has also held a certification in special education from The University of Texas at El Paso for many years, complementing her credentials and solidifying her reputation in the field. Additionally, Ms. Garcia has lent her expertise to the written word, having co-authored a book chapter titled “Teaching Executive Functions: Modeling Independence from Cradles to College for Success” in the book “Promoting Higher Order Skills and Global Competencies in Life and Work” via the University of Idaho. Immensely proud of this work, her research and commitment to advancing educational principles were exemplified in its pages. Moreover, Ms. Garcia has volunteered with the Special Olympics for several years, earning the Coach of the Year award in recognition of her positive impact on encouraging athletes and the broader community. In the coming years, Ms. Garcia aims to eventually return to part-time work to enact meaningful change in her community and society at large. Driven by her passion for learning and teaching, as well as the support of her husband and family, she enjoys reading, watching documentaries and traveling in her leisure time.
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