Our Volunteers

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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. In her previous role as Communications Director, Miya worked to educate the community and promote public education in Cy-Fair. As President, Miya is now leading CFPS as it continues to advocate within Cy-Fair ISD on behalf of residents, parents, students, and staff. 

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 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. 

Nyna Saenz is a Cy-Fair ISD resident and parent who recognizes the vital role of public education and the enormous value of robust and accessible public schools in serving our local, state, national, and global community. Born and raised in Texas, she graduated from Lufkin High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Geoscience from Texas A&M University. By day, she is a climate and sustainability professional in the energy industry, and at all other times is a community advocate, volunteer, cultivator of joy, and explorer of creative and collaborative solutions to the world’s problems. Nyna’s passion lies in connecting the dots, in illuminating the places where we are the same in a world that often focuses too much on how we are different. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, yoga, crafting, nature walks, and playing video games. As Secretary of Cypress Families for Public Schools, Nyna promotes collaboration between CFPS Board members, facilitates meetings and events, and uses her skills and expertise to strengthen relationships between CFPS and the community we support.

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. finance@cypressfps.org