Nacho Estrada

nacho@maclovio.com
210-626-1256

 

Summary:            A seasoned ventriloquist, comedian, motivator, humorist, and educational consultant whose dropout prevention, drug abuse, and environmental presentations have received wide acclaim throughout the United States and Mexico.  Has performed consistently since 1980 for over 1 million children.

 

Awards:              Has received numerous awards over the years including over 20 plaques and over 60 certificates from various school districts, colleges and businesses across the United States.  Recently awarded the following:

 

·         Texas State Teachers Association – Human and Civil Rights Award

·         Alamo District XX – Friend of Education Award

·         Alamo Reading Council – 1994-1995 Literacy Award

·         21^st Annual International Ventriloquist Convention – 1995 Ventriloquist of the Year

Special
Recognition: 

·         The Washington Post recently published an article recognizing his abilities. 

·         Smithsonian Magazine (December 1993 issue) named Best Ventriloquist in the category of Distant Voice.

 

Conferences
& Workshops:      

Keynote Speaker for professional groups and conferences throughout the
United States, including recent speaking engagements to educators on the subject:

1.      “Teaching with Humor & Love” – enhancing the regular curriculum by emphasizing enthusiasm, love, humor, and creativity in teaching… leaving audiences energized and enthusiastic.

2.       “Stress Management using Humor, Music and Dummies” – Learn to laugh, and why it feels good to manage our own stress.

 

School
Programs:           

Each school program has a specific theme, while endeavoring to instill the importance of good citizenship, value of courtesy, good manners, respect for teachers, and the development of self-respect, esteem, and pride.

All Grade Levels

·         “Don’t Let DRUGS make a DUMMY out of  YOU”

(Teaches the prevention and misuse of inhalants, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.)

·         “Respect….Recycle, Reuse, Reduce”

(Motivates children to develop respect for parents, teachers and self – finding pride in ways to recycle plastics, newspapers, aluminum cans, reuse clothing, reduce waste and conserve water.  Program educates students, who in-turn educate their parents.)

 

Middle, Jr. and High  School Level

·         “Don’t be a FOOL – Stay in SCHOOL.”

(Students will learn how to listen, study, obey and develop self-esteem.)

 

Primary and Elementary Level

·         “All Children Can Learn”