Freddy Garcia was just 9 when he started learning about cars in his dad’s mechanic shop. Now, he’s the department chair for Transportation & Technology at Laredo College—and a collision repair professor. He inherited his dad’s restoration shop, and his lifelong passion drives everything he teaches.

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Originally planning a career in occupational therapy, Mary Provence found her true calling after a life-changing visit to the Art Institute of Chicago. Since 2006, she has made Laredo her home, inspiring students through art at Laredo College.

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For 17 years, Dr. Jose Ramirez has shared his love of history with students at Laredo College. Inspired by one of his own professors, he now passes that passion on to the next generation.

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Before stepping into the classroom, Rene Montemayor spent 12 years in the music industry as a drummer. Now department chair for English, Languages, and Cultural Studies, he still teaches—and brings that same creative energy to his students every day.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.

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Dr. Carolina Ramos once dreamed of being an investigative journalist—until a professor sparked her passion for teaching. A proud Laredoan, she’s taught at two other universities and now shares her expertise with students in speech and the BASORGL program at LC.🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.#LaredoCollege #FacultySpotlight #SpeechInstructor #BASORGL #LCFaculty #HigherEd

After a career in the medical field, Erica De Leon found her second calling in teaching. With a fun, positive attitude, she loves working with students at both campuses—and learning from them along the way.

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For 20 years, Humberto Cardenas has taught English at Laredo College—but that’s just one of the many hats he wears. Tune in as he shares his story, his passion for teaching, and everything else he’s involved in on campus.

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Norma Martinez started as a student at Laredo College. Right after high school, she knew she wanted to give back to her community—and nursing was the way. Today, she’s an instructor in the Vocational Nursing program, guiding future nurses on their own journeys.

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Bernabe Gutierrez planned to become a pharmacist—until an American Lit class at Laredo College changed everything. Inspired by Dr. Tom Mitchell, he found his true calling in literature. Seventeen years later, he’s still teaching at LC and loving every moment.

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Lissa Liveson is an occupational therapist and former business owner who brought her real-world experience to the classroom when she joined Laredo College in 2017. Now an instructor in the Medical Assistant program, she shares what makes this career so essential to the healthcare field—and what students can expect when pursuing this path.