Our Volunteers

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Lesley Guilmart is a Cy-Fair ISD parent who believes that public schools benefit everyone and deserve our respect and trust. Lesley holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from The University of Houston.  She has been an educator in the Houston area since 2003, and her spouse is currently a Cy-Fair ISD teacher. Lesley taught high school English for ten years, then spent five years directing academic programming as a school administrator, followed by five years as a Campus Instructional Coach at Cy-Fair High School. She now works at the Harris County Department of Education. Having experienced several school systems over the course of her career, Lesley is continually impressed by Cy-Fair ISD. In her spare time, Lesley loves to explore the great outdoors with her husband and two kids. She's a prolific reader, occasional writer, and enthusiastic but very amateur gardener. As President of Cypress Families for Public Schools, Lesley works to unite Cypress residents in supporting our fantastic school district. lesley.guilmart@cypressfps.org

Bryan Henry is a Cy-Fair ISD parent who is passionate about civic education and American democracy. He received Master's degrees in Education from Texas A&M University and Political Science from The University of Houston. He began his teaching career in 2010 in Humble ISD where he taught high school English and Social Studies for nine years. In 2019, he was recognized as the Texas High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Texas Council for the Social Studies. In 2020, Bryan ran for the Texas House of Representatives in the Cypress, Tomball, and Klein area. He is currently a Professor of Political Science  at Lone Star College-University Park and is working on an Ed.D in Leadership and Higher Education at St. Edward's University.  In his spare time, he enjoys writing, watching soccer, and surfing. As Vice President of Cypress Families for Public Schools, Bryan provides organizational strategy and helps engage the public on important education issues. 

Jen Williams was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from California, State University of Northridge. She began her teaching career in 2008 and moved to Houston in 2010 where she taught in Spring Branch ISD. Jen became a Cy-Fair resident in 2016 and is a proud parent of two Cy-Fair ISD students. She currently serves Cy-Fair ISD as a special education teacher. In Jen’s spare time she enjoys roller-blading, biking, baking, and traveling with her family. As Secretary of Cypress Families for Public Schools, Jen will work towards an equitable and inclusive community for all. jen.williams@cypressfps.org

Lori Gilyot is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Cy-Fair ISD for 23 years. She received a Bachelor’s of Accounting from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lori has more than 25 years of professional accounting and finance experience, primarily focused in the areas of reporting, internal controls and project accounting in the Oil and Gas Industry. She is the former Treasurer for Beauty Mentoring, a non-profit organization that supports young women of color. Lori is married and is the mother of two children. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and designing and sewing traditional hand beaded Mardi Gras Indian Suits.  As Treasurer of Cypress Families for Public Schools, Lori strives to provide fundraising that will support initiatives for a more equitable and inclusive community. lori.gilyot@cypressfps.org

Miya Dock was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from San Francisco State University in 2016 . She began her teaching career in 2017 and was active in her school district community in Berkeley, California. Miya and her family moved to Cypress in 2021. Miya is currently a teacher in CFISD.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, painting, doing yoga and traveling with her husband and two kids. As Communications Director, Miya will work to educate the community, share the wonderful news of the district, and promote public education in Cy-Fair and the greater Houston area.

Cristina received her Bachelor's from Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Studies.  She taught for 8 years at the elementary level in Pearland and Lamar Consolidated before moving with her husband to the Cy-Fair area. Cristina's two children attended Cy-Fair ISD schools. As Communications Director, Cristina worked to educate the community, share the wonderful news of the district, and promote public education in the area. Her service to CFPS was vital for our success in the community. Her family re-located to California in 2024.

Ryan Irving is a Cy-Fair ISD graduate who has tirelessly promoted public education and equal

opportunity for all students in Cy-Fair. He graduated from The Honor’s College at The

University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Ryan demonstrated his

commitment to public education and Cy-Fair ISD as a candidate for the district’s Board of

Trustees in 2019 and 2021, and served on the Cy-Fair ISD CLC committee. Ryan served as the first President of CFPS before serving as Networking Director. He developed and maintained important relationships with community stakeholders to strengthen Cy-Fair public schools and support Cy-Fair students. 

Moe, who was born in Kansas, moved to Cypress shortly before starting high school. They attended Cypress-Fair High School and graduated in 2024. Moe's passion for public education led them to join Cypress Families for Public Schools as the first Student Ambassador. Moe's passion for inclusion and diversity was evident as they led the Books Under Fire book club and spoke at school board meetings. Moe is returning to Kansas for college and will be attending Wichita State University.