Words that Empower the Heart 
Mind and Soul 

Joseph "DOZER" Mendoza

Has a message of HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT that he shares through his personal story of  OVERCOMING the insurmountable challenges of coming from a broken home, poverty, being physically and mentally abused, being suicidal, being an at risk student, and struggling with low self esteem.   

He was born in a small village in San Jose de Medina, Mexico, where there was no running water nor electricity, but due to the untimely and tragic death of his mother at the age of  five,
he was raised in his beloved city of Mercedes Tx. by his aunt Victoria.   His aunt Victoria did not have any formal education, she worked double shifts, did odd jobs, cleaned houses, and relied on government help to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads.    

Joseph's  father was absent for most of his life, only to see him when his aunt Victoria felt that he needed stronger corporal punishment, otherwise, he never attended any of his parent conferences, awards, or any of his sporting events.   

Despite the many challenges that seemed to be in his way, Joseph was determined to find success in his life.  Determined to make his mom and aunt proud, he embarked on a journey of self discovery right after High School.   He was accepted into college where it took him a while to finish and finally earned a Bachelors in Psychology and then a Masters Degree in Educational Management.  He also worked in the comic book business for several years where his dream of becoming a Super Hero were realized.  He has also co-authored several books, served in the US Navy,  and has attained many other goals that he has set for himself.   Currently, he is the Principal at Horizon Montessori Public Schools in McAllen.   

His greatest accomplishment is his family, being able to be there for them and giving them the love and support necessary to dream and set goals for themselves is most satisfying to him.

His goal is to help empower others to persevere through whatever challenges  they may be facing so that they too can rise to the level of success that they want to attain.  

With his dynamic stories, poetry, and humor, Joseph takes you on an empowerment journey that will have you laughing, crying, and cheering for yourself.  He shares the magic of "Believing Big" and how you too can accomplish anything you set your mind to.    

AUTHOR

EDITOR

SUPER HERO - ACTION FIGURE

 PRINCIPAL - SCHOOL COUNSELOR

UNITED STATES NAVY (7 YEARS)

BLACK  BELT in TAEKWONDO

HUSBAND and FATHER

QUOTE FROM MY DAUGHTER

Jasmine Mendoza Sweeney 
"Award to father of the year (for the 21st year in a row) goes to..!! 

I can't illustrate how perfectly you raised the three of us. Always giving us room for growth, self reflection and self expression helped the 3-J's blossom into who we were genuinely supposed to become. I'd be far, far away from the path I'm on now if it weren't for our hour long debates. 

Most kids resent their parents for molding them the way that they did, but I am the person I want to be because of the freedom, trust and love you put into us (but especially me- I know I was a special case ;) ). 

But that isn't well enough of a compliment- I admire you beyond that. You have proven to me over and over that anyone can change the path that they brought themselves to- that man holds all power within himself. That if you believed in something, even materialistic, you could receive it, if you were willing to genuinely ask. 

You taught me that the universe is mine, and for that I can't express how beautiful my life is going to be. I already have everything I want and more."