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Curtis L. Garcia, Ph.D

Curtis L. Garcia, Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of the School of Education. Dr. Garcia joined the faculty of Adams State in 2014 and has served as project director a number of federal and state grants - totaling more than $7M focused on teacher recruitment, retention and quality. He also founded Project SERVE, a program aimed at supporting early recruitment of diverse educators in southern Colorado. Dr. Garcia’s research focuses on teacher mentoring and evaluation, issues in rural education, and issues related to multicultural education and equity in schools.   

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Adams State’s LEAD Program Elevates K-20 Leadership Development

The Adams State LEAD program offers graduate courses in Educational Leadership for K-20 professionals, expanding from its original focus on postsecondary education to include the entire K-20 pipeline. The program, supported by a US Department of Education grant, emphasizes equity, social justice, and cultural competency, and has been recognized for its success in promoting Latino/a graduate student achievement.