My name is Krystal Cortez, and I am excited about this wonderful new school year. This year will be awesome as we venture into new challenges - challenges that can help us grow and evolve as learners. I am grateful to be able to walk this learning journey with you. We are going to have the best year ever!

I have been a Science Teacher in FBISD since 1998. I lived in a few awesome major cities before I made Houston, Texas my permanent home. I have 2 children, 2 grandchildren.

Here are my passions that keep me busy:

Art- I have been drawing and sketching the world through my eyes since I was 7. I encourage students to show me the world through their eyes. We create such a colorful place.

Animal Rescue- I have been involved in animal rescue for many years. I've had my heart broken OFTEN because I couldn't save them all. My favorite dog in the world is the Dachshund, a.k.a. the Wiener Dog. I recently had 6 little Dachshunds, all special needs in one way or another. I lost my babies to cancer or ripe old age. I now have a deaf-blind double dapple baby boy named Zero. He turned a year-old August 2^nd. He is remarkable!

Baseball- I am a diehard Houston Astros fan; I am a diehard New York Yankees fan! YES, you can be both! 😊 During the summer, you will most likely find me at Minute Maid Park for games or events. I have memorabilia from the 50's to present, but not all proudly displayed yet. My favorite experiences involve scoping out the ballparks during practice. A lot of magic happens at that time, such as getting signatures and meeting the players. 

Last to be said.... As a teacher, I might not bring out every student's inner star. A star which shines so brightly that shades are necessary. But I can find something wonderful about each and everyone that sits in my class and help them define themselves in their own uniqueness.