April 10, 2026
This week's Staff Spotlight shines on Officer Jesus Perez!
Born and raised in the heart of Houston's Fort Bend area, Officer Jesus Perez has traveled quite a journey to find his calling in law enforcement and education! Before discovering his passion for working with young people, he worked across multiple industries—from construction sites and landscaping to manufacturing. That turning point came while serving in an after-school program, where he quickly learned that kids' humor is absolutely unbeatable and found his professional sweet spot!
When his cousin, fellow Klein ISD Officer Ybarra, invited him to tackle the police academy together at the University of Houston, Officer Perez was all in. After completing the academy, he began his law enforcement career with another school district. When Chief Runnels joined Klein ISD, Officer Perez made the move to follow him, drawn by the chief's exceptional leadership. Six years later at Klein ISD and four years here at Kleb, he has become an invaluable member of our team.
When he's not keeping our campus safe, Officer Perez is living his best life! You'll find him immersed in epic video game adventures, binge-watching his favorite shows, or carefully curating his impressive Hot Wheels collection. He's also a Trading Card Game enthusiast because who doesn't love a good strategic battle?
But here's the coolest part: Officer Perez's girlfriend works for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and together they call Brazos Bend State Park home! Sharing their space with three cats named after characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, they're building a life surrounded by nature. It's a perfect example of work-life balance done right!
Officer Perez continues to bring heart, dedication, and genuine care to our campus every single day!
Born and raised in the heart of Houston's Fort Bend area, Officer Jesus Perez has traveled quite a journey to find his calling in law enforcement and education! Before discovering his passion for working with young people, he worked across multiple industries—from construction sites and landscaping to manufacturing. That turning point came while serving in an after-school program, where he quickly learned that kids' humor is absolutely unbeatable and found his professional sweet spot!
When his cousin, fellow Klein ISD Officer Ybarra, invited him to tackle the police academy together at the University of Houston, Officer Perez was all in. After completing the academy, he began his law enforcement career with another school district. When Chief Runnels joined Klein ISD, Officer Perez made the move to follow him, drawn by the chief's exceptional leadership. Six years later at Klein ISD and four years here at Kleb, he has become an invaluable member of our team.
When he's not keeping our campus safe, Officer Perez is living his best life! You'll find him immersed in epic video game adventures, binge-watching his favorite shows, or carefully curating his impressive Hot Wheels collection. He's also a Trading Card Game enthusiast because who doesn't love a good strategic battle?
But here's the coolest part: Officer Perez's girlfriend works for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and together they call Brazos Bend State Park home! Sharing their space with three cats named after characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, they're building a life surrounded by nature. It's a perfect example of work-life balance done right!
Officer Perez continues to bring heart, dedication, and genuine care to our campus every single day!