Crystal Y. Dillard is a 17-year veteran teacher and a native Houstonian. She is currently a U.S. History teacher at Lake Olympia School in FBISD. She has been recognized in her career as a teacher leader in each of her previous positions, and has been commended for her success in leading students to exemplary levels of performance. She is especially proud of her ability to help guide and mentor students from economically challenged backgrounds to success in middle school, high school, and beyond.  Ms. Dillard is very proud to have strategic partnerships with state and local dignataries and content specific organizations in and around the Houston-Missouri City area, which affords her students the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by those who are creating classroom curriculum real-time! In her spare time she enjoys running, power-walking, antiquing, and watching home improvement shows with her family.