Crystal Lantu - or just Lantu, as is preferred - is a reader, traveler, rock collector, cosplayer, and devoted Animal Crossing enthusiast living in Austin with her husband and teenage son. As an SEL and behavior-focused special education teacher, Lantu believes kids learn best when they feel safe, seen, and maybe a little entertained. Her work is built on real relationships and hands-on experiences that actually stick - because whether she's teaching emotional regulation, friendship skills, or behavioral strategies, her philosophy remains the same: make it meaningful, make it fun, and meet every student exactly where they are. She has created and facilitated workshops for parents and families, offering a supportive space where caregivers feel heard and leave with real, tangible tools to connect with and support their children at home and in their community. She has also developed teacher training workshops centered on neurodiversity-affirming classroom approaches - because equitable access to meaningful learning starts with the adults in the room.