Michael Garza brings over 25 years of experience in organizational performance, excelling in coaching, business, and education. He is currently completing his doctoral coursework in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Grand Canyon University and holds an MBA from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) along with a Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility Certification from the Texas Education Agency. Mike’s career began at UPS, where he served as an operations manager for ten years, achieving a top-three ranking for performance out of 754 centers in the U.S. In 2015, as CEO of a chamber of commerce, he increased the organization’s revenue by over 300%. He has also worked as an International Business Development Trade Consultant and a consultant for a venture capitalist firm, earning selection for the prestigious Tejas Leadership class of 2024.
Mike’s extensive background inspired him to create the “Phoenix Challenge” educational curriculum, which has positively transformed student behaviors and earned a district award from Ector County ISD. He has facilitated significant educational initiatives, including developing an oil and gas curriculum between UTPB and UACH and recruiting teachers from Mexico to address shortages in the Permian Basin. Recognized as an Expert Art of Thinking educator by Third Future School administrators, Mike has led his team to achieve over 2.0 years of academic growth on NWEA MAP testing for three consecutive years. Mike’s dedication to fostering educational excellence and his diverse professional background make him a valuable asset to our school community.
