David Edward Garcia

Teaching is no joke. But science shows that humor helps us connect, cope, and keep going.

Join a full-time teacher and stand-up comedian for a keynote filled with laughter, insight, and renewed purpose. This high-energy session blends comedy, professional development, and real-world inspiration to leave you recharged and ready.

Learn how laughter shifts perspectives, how proven strategies drive success, and why this profession still changes lives. Whether you need to lighten the load, sharpen your skills, or rediscover the joy of teaching, this is your blueprint for Your Best School Year Ever.

Session Breakdown:

• 50% Comedy: Laugh-out-loud stories and sharp observations (expect at least 100 belly laughs).

• 30% Professional Development: Practical, research-backed takeaways from education’s top thinkers.

• 20% Inspiration: A powerful reminder of your impact and why your work matters more than ever.

Learning Outcomes:

• Regain Perspective Through Humor: Use levity and mindset to transcend burnout with clarity and purpose.

• Teach for Now and Later: Implement strategies that meet today’s challenges while building long-term student growth.

• Strengthen Your Team: Recognize the power of collective purpose and walk away with a stronger connection to students and colleagues.

This hands-on, laughter-filled workshop is the perfect follow-up to David’s keynote—blending practical strategies, personal reflection, and just enough humor to keep it real. Designed for both certified and classified staff, the session helps educators set meaningful goals, reignite their passion, and build the resilience needed to thrive all school year long.

Through powerful storytelling, interactive reflection, and tools pulled from David’s acclaimed book, participants will walk away with a renewed sense of purpose—and a plan to either win Teacher of the Year or simply survive until June with their sanity intact.

Breakdown of the Session:

• 45% Practical Tools – Four simple, research-backed strategies to level up your school year—or just stay afloat with grace.

• 45% Guided Reflection – Thought-provoking exercises that help you reclaim your why and write your next chapter as an educator.

• 10% Comedic Relief – Because let’s face it: education is hard, and sometimes you just need to laugh through it.

Learning Outcomes:

• Set Goals That Stick: Walk away with six clear, doable strategies to boost morale, motivation, and impact.

• Celebrate Your Wins: Identify the moments that matter and reflect on the difference you’ve already made.

• Find Strength in Humor: Learn to reframe setbacks and approach challenges with humor and heart.

• Fuel Your Purpose: Leave feeling recharged, focused, and reconnected to the deeper purpose behind your work.

This high-energy message blends laugh-out-loud comedy, practical tools, and interactive moments to deliver a powerful experience students will remember. With hilarious stories and hard-earned wisdom, David Edward Garcia helps students take ownership of their lives, rewrite their narratives, and move toward a future filled with purpose and possibility.

A former “at-risk” student who failed high school classes, David went on to earn three degrees, speak five languages, and travel the world, inspiring over 1 million students and educational staff, live. His story inspires students to believe in their potential, build resilience, and take charge of their education, relationships, and mindset.

Whether students are struggling or thriving, this session gives them what they need most—encouragement they can relate to, strategies they can use, and a speaker who genuinely gets them.

Session Breakdown

• 60% Practical Inspiration: Real-world strategies for setting and reaching goals

• 30% Comedy: Laugh-out-loud stories that build connection and engagement

• 10% Audience Participation: Dance breaks, think-pair-shares, and live Q&A keep energy high

Learning Outcomes

• Boost Self-Efficacy: Help students identify their unique strengths and see themselves as capable of success

• Reframe Adversity: Teach practical ways to view setbacks as setups for growth

• Build Peer Connection: Strengthen social skills and teamwork through collaborative exercises

The Science of Student Success
Succeed, Lead, and Prosper: A Roadmap for Top-Performing Students

This engaging session blends practical inspiration, interactive participation, and a touch of humor to provide students with a science-backed roadmap to success. David dives into proven methods for achieving total-life wellness, excelling in leadership, and mastering personal finance—all essential tools for thriving in and beyond the classroom.

With a focus on actionable strategies and meaningful reflection, this session empowers students to redefine success, discover their unique leadership style, and build a foundation for a prosperous future.

Breakdown of the Session:

• 50% Practical Inspiration: Explore research-based techniques for success, leadership, and financial well-being, all aimed at fostering total-life wellness.
• 35% Audience Participation: Engage in reflective exercises that prompt students to write their own success stories and take ownership of their journey.
• 15% Comedy: While science takes the spotlight, David’s natural humor ensures the session stays lively and engaging.

Learning Outcomes:

• Reframe the Key to Success: Shift from the outdated mindset that “education is the key to success” to a modern, nuanced understanding that “education is a key to success.”
• Understand Total-Life Wellness: Learn how social-emotional, psychological, physiological, and financial well-being are interconnected and essential for achieving success.
• Discover Personal Leadership: Equip students with tools to uncover and cultivate their own unique leadership abilities.