A Mission-Driven Speaker
A.C. is passionate about helping students, parents, and educators lead successful, Mission-Driven Lives. He has delivered thousands of keynotes, talks, and workshops across the United States and abroad. With over 16 years of experience as a professional educator, A.C. understands the challenges facing today's parents, students, and educators. His high-energy, engaging style will inspire and motivate your audience to change for the better... and for the long run.
Dr. A.C. Cristales
“ I just wanted to let you know that you truly had an IMPACT on my life... You allowed me to see my life in a different light. THANK YOU! ”
— D. Austin, Student Ambassador, HOBY N. Texas
A Mission-Driven Educator
As a first generation American, whose parents were immigrants from Central and South America, A.C. was raised by a single mother who spoke limited English, but instilled in him the lesson that hard work will always pay off in the end. Despite his parents' highest level education being only an elementary education, A.C. made it a goal to pursue higher education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Educational Leadership from Texas A&M – Commerce. He earned his Doctorate degree in Higher Education from Texas A&M-Commerce in December of 2022.
A Mission-Driven Author
The greatest lessons in life don’t come from books, but from life itself. Problems and pain help to serve as the greatest professors to us all. Important lessons are gleaned from loss, sorrow, and brokenness. In my book, The School of Hard Knocks, my brother and I share tenimportant lessons designed to expand the heart and mind for the purpose of pursuing your dreams and goals for a better future. There is only one hallway to personal greatness: through The School of Hard Knocks.
“ This book was well-written with great nuggets of inspiration… I bought a paper version to give to my son on his 11th birthday. I know it will give him inspiration and motivation to unlock all the greatness that is within himself. I really related to the authors’ personal experiences. Great read and will read again at different parts of my life for guidance. ”
- E. Vallie, Amazon Reviewer