Coach Profile- Christi Garza

Coach Christi at work!

• Where are you originally from?
• I am originally from San Antonio, Texas. Born and raised!
• Where did you graduate from? What did you major in?
• I graduated from Texas A&M San Antonio with a degree in Sociology.
• What brought you to College Forward?
• College access has always been something that has interested me, and knowing that I would be able to assist students who wanted to further their education definitely made the choice easy.
• What is your favorite thing about working here?
• My students definitely! Watching them go through the process and seeing their excitement over acceptance letters is probably the most rewarding aspect.
• If you could describe College Forward in 5 words, what would they be?
• Fun, Challenging, Changing, Rewarding, and Diverse
• What has been your biggest accomplishment at College Forward thus far?
• Getting to know my students personally and having them know that they can depend on me.
• What is your favorite thing about living in Houston?
• I would have to say the diversity...not to mention the tons of different food places to try.
• What is your favorite food?
• I love steak (medium rare) with some steamed veggies. I am a food lover, so I'll pretty much eat anything, or at least try it once.
• What kind of music do you listen to?
• Everything and anything- from Country to Modern Rock to Spanish Rock to DnB to Electronica to whatever is playing on the radio. For the most part, I'm never without my headphones.
• What is your favorite place to go in Houston?
• Hermann Park- it's an awesome place to go for a jog, relax in the sun or just take in the day.
• Do you have any talents or hobbies?
• Well, when I'm at home, in San Antonio, I enjoy hiking and running trails. You could also do that in Houston, but you do have to drive a good distance.
• What is your favorite restaurant in Houston?
• As I've only been to a few, I'd have to say Lupe's Tortillas or Torchy's Tacos!
• And last but not least- what advice would you give to future coaches?
• Have fun, enjoy working with the kids, don't take things too seriously, and most of all they're teenagers, so embrace their immaturity but push them to do anything and everything!