Cris is excited to continue helping to build the culture and traditions of Timnath Middle-High School. He is an ardent science and social studies educator after a career as a firefighter in Texas. He has taught classes ranging from middle school social studies/science, high school biology, high school Earth systems science, cadets at a high school based fire academy, and professional firefighters as a regional hazardous materials training instructor. Cris is currently teaching Anatomy & Physiology, Latin American Humanities, Introduction to Health Science, and AP/FRCC College Biology. Cris is also the sponsor teacher for LULAC (League of United Latin American Sponsors), and HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association).

Cris has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a Master’s in Natural Sciences Education through Colorado State University.

In his free time, Cris loves to spend time with his wife Rachel, his two children, his dog Luna, and his cat Sugarplum. He is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and camping as much as possible.