About  Dr. Francisco Reveles

 

Dr. Francisco Reveles is an inspiring bilingual motivational speaker and dynamic Leadership trainer for students, parents, and educators. For the past 20 years Dr. Reveles has traveled nationally and internationally delivering his powerful keynotes and training seminars emphasizing a fundamental paradigm shift from a Survival way of looking at life’s struggles to one that emphasizes a Success perspective.

 

Whether delivering a national keynote address for the NASA Langley Research Center Teacher Science Institute or speaking to Latino youth from across the nation, Dr. Reveles always speaks from the Corazon (heart). As a result, he has developed an extensive network of clients representing public schools, juvenile correctional facilities, community-based agencies and universities.

 

Dr. Reveles brings a strong base of knowledge and experience both as a university researcher and educational practitioner.  His multi-dimensional background includes:

 

• University Professor and Senior Researcher: As a former Department Chair in Educational Leadership, current faculty member and former Senior Research Associate at the Center for Delinquency and Crime Policy Studies, Dr. Reveles brings a unique field-based expertise emphasizing best practices specifically aimed at motivating Latino youth and empowering their parents. He brings extensive experience collaborating with school districts, community-based agencies and parent organizations in developing effective practices pertaining to the educational achievement and emotional development of children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

 

• Author and Film Producer: curriculum writer and author of nationally recognized Latino drop-out prevention materials and textbooks with the support of the California Department of Education and recognized Latino leaders. He has also produced and directed innovative educational films relating to Latino youth and was recently featured in a nationally released film and book highlighting select Americans whose life struggles can serve as sources of inspiration and hope.

 

• School Principal, Teacher of the Year, Counselor, and Science Teacher: Dr. Reveles is proud to highlight his experience as a former large (Division I) high school principal as well as a leader of alternative schools in gang-impacted communities. Recognized as a District Teacher of the Year, he also has served as head school counselor and biology/chemistry teacher.