 
                Crystal Fernandez is the Education Coordinator for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership at the Human Development Center. She recently started at LSU in December 2024. Crystal has 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She is a knowledgeable Education Coach that supports teachers in their professional growth that leads to positive outcomes for children. She is passionate and committed to increasing the quality of education for all children and making a difference in the lives of our future leaders. She has been married to her husband for 14 years and has two beautiful daughters.