Project Chrysalis is a charter school developed in 1995 by two former Teach for America participants, Kelly Garrett and Dennis Lee. It serves 105 students in grades 6—8 on the campus of Rufus Cage Elementary School. The name represents the transformation that occurs in children when they emerge from a nurturing, educational environment.

Kelly Garrett - Co-founder

Mr. Garrett had a vision of hardworking students who possess the passion and ability to be anything they want. He envisioned a school of students ready and willing to do anything to succeed, whether staying after school for tutorials, or helping teachers. He also envisioned fun in between. Chrysalis has prospered into becoming one of the best schools in Texas.

Dennis Lee - Co-founder

Mr. Dennis Lee attended the University of Chicago before deciding to join the ranks of Teach for America. As a TFA corps member, Mr. Lee was placed in Houston, TX where he taught kindergarten for two years. Dennis and Kelly Garrett joined forces to start a school with the help of parents and staff at Cage Elementary. The new school was named Project Chrysalis. Mr. Lee brought to Chrysalis a fine numeric sensibility that made him a mathematical wizard.