‘My life has been a miracle’: Stetson’s Washington Garcia is on a mission — and Central Florida reaps the benefits

‘My life has been a miracle’: Stetson’s Washington Garcia is on a mission — and Central Florida reaps the benefits

When Washington Garcia talks about his life he uses words like “blessed” and “miracle.” As he details his journey, from a cash-strapped young boy in his native Ecuador to piano star and then dean of Stetson University’s School of Music, you understand why. Colleagues point to his contributions to the Central Florida cultural scene since arriving at the DeLand university in 2021, and call him a blessing in return. For Garcia, who will perform wit…