Pascal Ishingwa’s Background
Pascal was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and left the country of birth for Uganda where he was also raised. He now resides in the Fox Valley area in America as an American Citizen in Wisconsin. He is an educator, school leader, and motivational and inspirational speaker who graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s degree in education.
Educator, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker
Meet Pascal: An educator with a master’s degree in education, a special education teacher, ambassador for education and sports, soccer coach, mentor for student, and mental health advocate who speaks five languages and shares over five cultures. Pascal’s commitment and passion for serving students, educators, athletes and all people comes from his life story of hope, faith, and resilience, which shaped his deep comprehension of life purpose from lived experiences that he uses to make meaningful impacts in the lives of others.
Pascal has transitioned with resilience and overturned many statuses that he shares in his story, to mention a few: From living in UNHCR refugee camps to an American citizen living in America, From a student labeled “at risk” in education to a masters degree graduate, From feeding on one meal a day to feeding as many times as he wants and From starting over three times in life to transitioning to the American dream. Pascal had a dream, vision, and faith, combined with talent, that drove his mission and purpose in life to inspire and motivate people with his motto: “Your current status is not your destination. Transition and resilience have a purpose.”
Pascal’s dedication and passion for public service and educational leadership were inherited from his parents, who were leaders and educators; his father was a school director, and his mother was a school teacher. He felt like his parents’ visions and missions were not accomplished due to the statuses and conflicting loyalties they faced, which were part of the adversities he experienced and transitioned from.
That’s not all - Pascal earned all of his education as a student-athlete on sports scholarships. With the unique experiences and expertise he brings to the world of education and sports, Pascal is the product of groups of passionate educators, purposeful team leaders, and resilient individuals who understands the results of a combination education and sports. These qualities and expertise make him the best motivational and inspirational speaker in the country.
Pascal has spoken to audiences at every level and background in all the countries he has lived in. His decision to pursue a career in motivational and inspirational speaking developed from adversities combined with life transitions he experienced. And when he created a platform for stages in classrooms to boost education as a guest speaker, he realized how much of an impact his story and messages were making in the lives of students, educators, school cultures and individuals from the constant feedback.
So, if you’re looking for someone who can motivate, inspire, and educate your school, event, team, or organization, look no further than booking Pascal Ishingwa to bring in his passion for speaking and powerful messages of hope, faith, and resilience from his own lived experiences.
YOUR CURRENT STATUS IS NOT YOUR DESTINATION
TRANSITION AND RESILIENCE HAVE A PURPOSE
