The only son of Mexican immigrant parents, Ernesto faced expulsion from school at a young age because he didn't know how to speak English. His teacher told his parents, “Teach this boy English or go back to Mexico.” Instead of outrage, his parents began a long crusade of English immersion.

His early struggles to learn English along with subsequent remedial English classes, challenged his confidence but fueled a determination to succeed academically and otherwise.

Marked by a steady uphill progression and desire to expand his skills and his horizons, Ernesto completed high school and went on to graduate from California State University - Long Beach. Seeing the fruits of his labor, he forged ahead to complete a Masters Degree in Counseling. Ernesto's commitment to life-long learning took him in front to the camera as he hosted an educational cable television show. During that time, he wrote "Clipping Their Own Wings," which became a best-selling novel. He followed up this novel with, "The Mexican - American Mind."

Ernesto is an educator, counselor, social critic, author, and speaker. Caravantes’ thought provoking books and orations have placed him in the league of some of the nation’s most well-respected thought leaders.

"Clipping Their Own Wings" is required reading for the teachers at the Allen Village Charter School in Missouri. It is on the “Diversity in Education” class syllabus at Mount Saint Mary’s College, In addition, it is required reading at California State University, Long Beach. "Clipping Their Own Wings" is in 208 Libraries worldwide.

Caravantes resides in Southern California and speaks at colleges/universities and conferences across the country.

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