Meet the Team

At Millie’s Place, our leadership is grounded in a shared belief that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Our co-founders came together as passionate parents and educators with a vision for what school can be—a place where inclusion is the norm, learning is personal, and every child is empowered to thrive.

  • CO FOUNDER

    With 15 years of experience in Dallas ISD, Amy Rich has served as a 5th-grade reading, math, and science teacher, talented and gifted educator, instructional coach, and assistant principal. In 2013, she and her team secured a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, leading the design and implementation of personalized learning at the now top-rated elementary school in Dallas. Her work has focused on refining instructional models and developing staff capacity to embrace personalized learning, project-based learning, authentic learning experiences, and social-emotional development.

    Amy Rich holds a degree in education from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s in educational leadership from Texas A&M Commerce. Her mission is to build a community where every child is empowered to reach their fullest potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

    As the co-founder of Millie’s Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, personalized learning environments where every child—regardless of ability—can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Inspired by her own children, including her daughter with Down syndrome and neurotypical son, both of whom currently attend an inclusive preschool, she has witnessed firsthand the power of a supportive, equitable education.

  • CO-FOUNDER


    Crystal Fernandez provides early intervention services to children with autism and their families as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the DFW area. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Texas, where she teaches courses on autism intervention, ethics, and evidence-based teaching techniques. She earned her PhD in Health Services Research with a concentration in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas, and her bachelors and masters degrees in Special Education from Vanderbilt University. Crystal brings over 10 years of professional experience supporting families and children with disabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Crystal is a former elementary school special education teacher where she was recognized as the Special Education Teacher of the Year. She has worked with children with disabilities and their families as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and has supported many local public and private schools in their teaching of students with disabilities. Crystal also conducts research on special education teaching techniques and teacher training. She has presented research at national conferences, published research in peer-reviewed journals. and conducted professional development workshops. Crystal is also a mom of two young boys and passionate about ensuring all students have access to the highest quality early educational experiences.

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