Program Coordinator, Presenter

Stefanie DeLaGarza, from Flower Mound, Texas, is the full-time presenter for Free to Be.  After graduating high school in 2002 Stefanie continued her education at KD Studio Actors Conservatory receiving an Associates Degree in Theatre – Applied Arts.  After leaving KD Studio Stefanie became a working actress in the Dallas area. An instructor from KD Studio recommended Stefanie as a presenter for Free to Be.  She is now the sole employee for The Fireside Project.  Her job ranges from program coordinator, scheduler, presenter, to IT gal. Stefanie has presented over 200 assemblies to over 90,000 students.  Message from Stefanie “I’m very lucky and blessed to be apart of such a wonderful endeavor.  Free to Be has been a special part of my life.  I could have never experienced such wonderful things in life without the program and most importantly without Larry and Jenifer Tooker.  The best part of my job is getting up on stage in front of the kids and teaching them something truly vital and important they are missing.  It’s such an honor to be the face of a program that receives golden acclaim.  The kids of the next generation are amazing and I’m so fortunate to see how great they are.  I only hope I can continue to be a good influence on them and inspire them everyday.”  -  Stefanie DeLaGarza