He holds certifications in Early Childhood through Sixth Grade Education, Special Education, and English as a Second Language. Chris began his career as a substitute teacher in 2009. He has four years of experience teaching a Social Development class in Clear Creek Independent School District. As a Social Development teacher, he taught all subject areas in grades ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade, served as a mentor to first-year teachers, and sponsored extracurricular activities on campus. Chris was awarded Teacher of the Year at John F. Ward Elementary for the 2014-15 school year. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Business with a Minor in Business Management.