David Garcia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Garcia
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| Born | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BA) University of Chicago (MA, PhD) |
David Garcia is an American politician and educator. He is known for his work in education and for running for governor of Arizona. He was the candidate for the Democratic Party in the election for governor of Arizona in 2018.
Who is David Garcia?
David Garcia was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up there and later went to college. He studied at Arizona State University and then at the University of Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, and later a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
His Work as an Educator
David Garcia is a professor at Arizona State University. He teaches at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. In this role, he helps prepare future teachers. He also studies important topics about education. His work helps improve schools and learning for students.
Running for Governor
In 2018, David Garcia decided to run for governor of Arizona. The governor is the leader of a state government. They are like the principal of a very big school, but for a whole state! Garcia was the candidate for the Democratic Party. He wanted to make changes in Arizona, especially in education. He ran against Doug Ducey, who won the election.
See also
In Spanish: David García para niños
