IDEA Montopolis

Her journey with Montopolis Academy began in 2016 as an Academic Counselor and that fulfilling experience led to a Principal in Residence role in 2018. In each of my roles at Montopolis Academy, she has sought to ensure the success of students and the school by providing quality instruction, fostering a culture of achievement, building community, celebrating diversity and advocating for supports to ensure learning is equitable for all. Similarly, it is her number one priority as Principal to ensure that every student receives outstanding instruction from top-notch and valued teachers, as well as unique opportunities that empower students to develop character, value community, cultivate passions, and explore the world outside of the classroom. As the principal at Montopolis Academy, she is committed to ensuring that student needs and interests help drive instructional decisions, and opportunities made available.

It was at the University of Texas where Cris developed his passion for education and social justice that drives much of the work that he does today. Cris began his education career as a 2007 Teach for America corps member in Atlanta, Georgia, teaching High School mathematics for three years at Westlake High School. After going back to school to complete his Master’s Degree, he transitioned back into the classroom, teaching middle school math at his former middle school in San Juan, Texas. Cris joined the Montopolis College Prep team in 2013 as the 7th grade math teacher. Since that time, Cris has also served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction, Principal in Residence, and now Principal of Montopolis College Prep. Cris is excited to lead Montopolis College Prep into the next chapter, and ensuring that Montopolis CP is the best option for students in Austin.