LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Diamantina Garcia

Position: Librarian
School: Arnolodo Cantu Sr. Elementary School
School District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
City, State: San Juan, TX

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Diamantina Garcia was nominated by a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.

Mrs. Garcia has been at an elementary school library for approximately 5 years. In this short period of time, she has made a noticeable difference at her campus. She has applied and been awarded grants such as Donors Choose, Food Bank, and many more. Through her efforts, her district's schools have been awarded iPads, Ozobots, and colored printers. She is on the cutting-edge of technology, and these donations help her promote up-to-date technology applications for all.

Mrs. Garcia is also part of several committees in her district. She works together with a small group of industrious librarians to align library skills with all content areas in the district. The alignment includes lesson plans, websites, links, resources and other needed information to support librarians and teachers.

Due to her expertise, she has been a presenter at the district, local, regional and state conferences. Mrs. Garcia presents at the ESC 1 Region One Media Fair and the annual Texas Association of School Library Administrators workshop. She is on the grants committee at the district level. This year, she will contribute to the application of the National Leadership Grants for Libraries.

"I trust that she will be a great asset in providing information to make the application viable," the nominator said.

She is a team player who collaborates with teachers and staff to develop a partnership in promoting literacy. She has transformed her library into a place where students are eager to visit. Through her dynamic storytelling skills, she incentivizes students to develop a love of reading. Adults enjoy her animated storybook reading as well. She has been instrumental in helping troubled students calm down and get lost in a book. Kids have a sense of security when they visit the library.

She works with community members to produce activities such as Career Day, History Months for various ethnic groups, Dr. Seuss, and other events. She is always extending an invitation to read to students in the library. Nurses, firefighters, teachers, administrators and others find it exhilarating to oblige.

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Comments (17)

Leandro Galvan Posted over a year ago

Diamantina has always been an outstanding person. She is an excellent individual, teacher, librarian and a future principal.

Isela Posted over a year ago

Dina Garcia is an innovative librarian who has knowledge on the latest educational technologies and resources available . She shares her knowledge with our students and staff which has been a great asset for our campus. Dina continues to grow professionally as she is aspiring to become a campus leader.

Melissa Jimenez Posted over a year ago

Way to go Dina!!! Always making a difference in education you are truly an inspiration.

Erick Silva Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Garcia is an individual that I have known for many years and have concluded that she is always on top of the latest technology, educational trends and is prepared as a "Future Librarian," example. She is intelligent, friendly, and humble.

Nora Galvan Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Garcia incentivizes students at her campus. She is a trend setter and advocate for students' education. She is striving to become and administrator in the district. We wish you well Dina"

Roberto Rivera Posted over a year ago

Dina display great qualities in education even to the point of obtaining her principal certification, no doubt to further educate students in our area. She is a hard working librarian that overcomes any obstacle that gets in her way. She is a true leader.

Denyse Rivera Posted over a year ago

Dina is a great librarian and a fantastic leader of literacy. She helps students in every area of the state requirements.

Nora Galvan Posted over a year ago

Mrs.Garcia incentivizes students at her campus. She is a trend setter and advocate for students' education. She is striving to become and administrator in the district. We wish you well Dina"

Leandro Galvan Posted over a year ago

Diamantina has always been an outstanding person. She is an excellent individual, teacher, librarian and a future principal.

Belinda Eacamilla Posted over a year ago

Dina is a great person and coworker... You can always count on her to help you out and most importantly is always there for the kids... she is always looking for new and innovated ideas for the kids to be involved...

Denisse Ochoa Posted over a year ago

Dina is a true life changer! Three years ago she encouraged me and pushed me to go back to school to get my masters. I know for a fact that if it wasn't for Dina I wouldn't be where I am today. Dina is always looking for ways to help others. As a librarian she inspires students and teachers to read. Her personality is also amazing, she is always so full of joy and her laugh is contagious. Thank you Dina for all you do.

Lupita Perez Posted over a year ago

She is an awesome library and is a great asset to our PSJA District!

Lupita Perez Posted over a year ago

She is one of the best librarian in our PSJA District. She is innovative and productive.

Margot Martinez Posted over a year ago

She is a great asset to our district.

Laura Torres Posted over a year ago

Congrats Dina. Your passion for literacy illuminates in all you do. Best wishes!

Rosana Gutierrez Posted over a year ago

Congratulations Dina. You are an awesome librarian

Dalina Cavazos Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Garcia is a motivated individual. She believes in power of reading and motivates her students to develop the love of reading. She uses a variety of resources and tech savvy modes of learning to involve her students to learn. Mrs. Garcia is dedicated to her job and aspires to grow professionally to keep her abreast on progressive educational innovations. Truly a gem in her field.