Keynote: Candace Printz: The Power of an Idea

Candace was born in El Paso and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She returned to El Paso at the age of sixteen to attend EPCC and later UTEP. She received a BA in art education from the University of Texas at El Paso and a MAE from Texas Tech University. She has taught Art I, Dual Credit, And International Baccalaureate Art at El Dorado High School for 14 years. In 2016, Candace and her students received the honor of being the sole winners in the nation for a community service project that promoted environmentalism and art. This project, later called the It’s Your World Project, had community members collecting trash from the highway, cleaning/sorting it, then turning it into artwork. Local recycled art workshops were hosted in order to educate the public on environmental issues. A recycled art contest was also hosted, called Metamorphosis: Trash to Treasure. Chelsea Clinton visited El Paso twice in order to help Candace and her students raise awareness about this project. The cleanups, workshops, and art contest have continued to grow and receive community support. As a result of this, Candace and other community members decided to start a non-profit, Green Hope Project, to continue these endeavors. Candace believes that large-scale, positive change is possible when like-minded individuals come together and take action.
​Oh, and she and her student ts did something wonderful for all of El Paso. Find out what at miniCAST 2025!

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Come back soon for the EXACT Schedule but for now, here is the day at a glance:

8:00 - 9:00     Welcome and Keynote
9:00 - 9:15    Break/Exhibit Hall OPENS
9:15 - 10:05     Breakout
10:05 - 10:25    Break/Exhibit Hall  
10: 25- 11:15     Breakout
11:15 - 12:15     Lunch/ Exhibit Hall
12:15 - 1:05    Breakout
1:05 - 1:30    Break/Exhibit Hall/Ice Cream Social
1:30 - 2:20    Breakout
2:20-  2:40    Break/Exhibit Hall 
2:40 - 3:30    Breakout 
3:30 - 4:15     Closing Session / Door Prizes/ GT Certificates   
*Subject to Change

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