Convention Presenters: Kathi Garza

Posted by Ed Worrell - RRC President on 2026-08-31 09:30 | Category: presenters

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Kathi Garza, M.Ed., TVI, is a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and an Early Childhood Educational Consultant in the Outreach Department at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI). Holding degrees from Texas State University and Texas Tech University, Kathi brings extensive hands-on experience teaching students with visual impairments and complex access needs, as well as coordinating statewide short-term and summer programs. Beyond her educational and consulting work at TSBVI—where she regularly contributes to field resources like
Paths to Literacy—she actively serves as a volunteer for the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH).

Presentation Summery

Magnify Your Knowledge of the Visual System offers an engaging, accessible deep dive into ocular anatomy and visual function, catering both to newcomers and those seeking a refresher. Presented by Kathi Garza, this interactive session explores how the various parts of the eye collaborate to process sight—or fail to do so in the presence of visual impairments. Attendees will break down complex concepts using straightforward descriptions, everyday analogies, and fascinating eyeball fun facts to better understand common eye conditions.

Designed to enhance practical understanding for educators, caregivers, and professionals, the session focuses on key foundational outcomes. Participants will learn to identify the eye's core structures, articulate how these components interact during visual processing, and gain a clear framework for recognizing how specific impairments affect overall function in daily life.