Although he spent quite a bit of time in North St. Louis City, where his biological father's family resided, Santana lived in Moline Acres and attended school grades K-12 in the Riverview Gardens School District. As a proud graduate of Riverview Gardens High School, Santana went on to attend the University of Missouri - Columbia as an Electrical Engineering Major.

He later transferred to Westminster College to play basketball and continue his education. Still uncertain of his true purpose, Santana moved back to St. Louis in 2001 post-college. He quickly found his way into the education system when approached and propositioned to join the Education Crusade by a principal in the Normandy School District.

It was here that Santana discovered his natural connection with students and the community. While working in the Normandy School District and developing his first youth program, he realized that his passion for youth education and development would soon be a life-long journey.

He has continued to work along-side St. Louis schools and youth organizations for the better of 19 years, providing programming support in math, literacy, sports, life skills, and mental health for children grades Pre-K through 12.

Creating Street GeeKz Educational Consulting and Street GeeKz Liberated (Non-Profit) in 2013 with the purpose of motivating educators and students congruently, Santana is committed to helping revitalize unhealthy school systems and communities. Santana and Street GeeKz plan to become a global beacon of inspiration for student engagement and creative educational evolution.