At EduClasses®, we’re proud to shine a light on the dedicated professionals who make food safety education and certification possible. This month’s EduProctor Spotlight features Letica Garcia, a committed food safety leader from La Porte, Texas, whose passion for public health has shaped her career as a health inspector, instructor, and EduProctor™.
Personal & Professional Journey
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Letica’s journey into public health began with her passion for community service and a desire to protect people where it matters most—at the table. Early in her career as a health inspector, she witnessed how one small mistake in food handling could put an entire community at risk. That eye-opening moment sparked a lifelong dedication to prevention, education, and compliance.
Living and working in Texas, a diverse, fast-growing state with deep food culture, has given Letica a unique perspective. She emphasizes that food safety education must be practical, culturally aware, and accessible to everyone, whether it’s a small family-owned restaurant or a large facility.
Her many roles complement each other seamlessly:
- Health Inspector – enforcing regulations and ensuring compliance.
- Instructor – guiding, teaching, and mentoring food managers and staff.
- EduProctor™ – ensuring fairness, credibility, and certification.
Together, these roles create what Letica describes as a “full circle of prevention and education.”
Her time in the government sector further shaped her views, giving her a respect for structure, fairness, and the balance between education and enforcement. “The ultimate goal isn’t punishment—it’s protecting public health,” she explains.
Teaching & Impact
For Letica, the most rewarding part of teaching is witnessing that moment when it all ‘clicks’ for a student—when food safety becomes more than just rules and transforms into responsibility for protecting real people.
The key message she hopes every food manager takes away?
“Food safety is personal. Every decision you make in the kitchen affects someone’s family, child, or loved one.”
Becoming an EduProctor™
When asked why she became an EduProctor™, Letica’s answer is simple: she wanted to extend her impact. Through EduClasses®, she’s been able to connect with students across Texas and provide certifications that open doors for their careers.
Her advice for those interested in becoming proctors or instructors is equally inspiring:
“Lead with patience and passion. Being a proctor isn’t just about testing—it’s about empowering people with skills that keep communities safe.”
Reflection & Future Goals
Looking back, Letica is most proud of the trust she’s built within her community. Whether through inspections, classes, or certifications, people rely on her work to help keep their families safe.
Her motivation remains strong: the knowledge that food safety truly saves lives. Every class taught, every certificate issued contributes to preventing illness and protecting families.
As she looks to the future, Letica hopes to expand her impact even further by developing more bilingual training resources and mentoring the next generation of food safety professionals in Texas.
Final Thoughts
From health inspections to classrooms, from proctoring exams to mentoring future leaders, Letica Garcia embodies the heart of food safety education. Her dedication ensures that communities across Texas can dine with confidence, knowing that skilled professionals are working behind the scenes to keep food safe.
EduClasses® is honored to have her as part of our EduProctor™ family.