Crystal grew up in Huntsville, TX before attending Washington and Lee University. She made her way to Houston after college where she met and married her husband, Dan. Crystal has over 14 years of education experience in various capacities. She has been a high school math teacher, tennis coach, dean, and director of academics at several schools around Houston. In 2022, she also earned her master of education degree from Harvard. She is passionate about engaging kids and teaching them about the joy that comes from knowing Jesus!