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In this post, explore the traditional metrics of success in education and how they often fail to capture the true potential of students. Discuss the
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Your lived experience is not an accident. Use it to catapult to the next level! Change the Rubric, is a conduit to encourage, motivate, and empower individuals and institutions to redefine success based on holistic principles of purpose, gifting, and self-concept. Exposure + Exp
Awards
CoThinkk Award Recipient (2019)
Recap: 2019 Annual Event | CoThinkk
Tzedek Impact Award winner (2020)
2020 Impact Award Winners Part Three – Tzedek Social Justice Fund
Asheville Black Excellence Award
Services
Mission Driven Organizational Process Walk
This comprehensive assessment entails a deep dive into the operations of an organization or program from the perspective of the individuals it’s designed to serve according to its mission.
Organizational Leadership Development
This work embodies content on identifying and embodying individual purpose and power, and how it fits in the organizational structure over a minimum of one-on-one initial conversations with high executive and front line team members, 3 2 hour group sessions, a debrief session, and final report
Youth Leadership Development
Change the Rubric Work with Youth
Project Lighten Up & Maria de Paxxe (2020)
BIO
Niconda Garcia is a mother, actor, roller skater, consultant, and advocate for social justice with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, criminal justice, philanthropy, and capacity building. She is a native of Asheville with dedication to deconstructing systemic inequities, especially in education, where she advocates for young Black children.
She serves in leadership roles with the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, including on the Community Conversations & Investment Committees and the United for Youth Leadership Team. She is also a former Co-Chair and board member of Building Bridges of Asheville.
Testimonials
"Before discovering Change the Rubric, I felt lost in the educational system. My son was struggling with conventional classroom expectations, and I wasn’t sure how to help him find his voice. This initiative has been a game changer. It’s not just about academics anymore; it's about understanding his gifts, his purpose, and what truly motivates him. Thanks to Change the Rubric, I now feel equipped to support his journey in a way that honors who he is as an individual. It’s empowered both of us to redefine success in our own terms."
"As an educator, I have seen firsthand how rigid education systems can overlook the diverse talents and purposes of students. Change the Rubric provided me with a new lens to see my students—not just as learners of facts but as individuals with unique strengths and potential. The resources and philosophy from Change the Rubric have allowed me to reframe my teaching approach, creating a more inclusive and empowering classroom environment where every student can thrive based on their own unique qualities. It’s truly transformative."
"For so long, I felt like I was just another number in the system, not measuring up to the traditional standards. But through the Change the Rubric approach, I was able to see myself in a whole new light. It helped me realize that I don't need to follow the typical path of success—what’s important is understanding my purpose and embracing my talents. Now, I feel more confident in who I am and what I want to achieve, and that makes all the difference."
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