Caz Martinez

Transformational educational executive with more than 25 years of experience leading innovative school systems, student support initiatives, organizational improvement efforts, and community-centered program development. Proven expertise in systems alignment, social-emotional learning, student intervention strategies, school climate improvement, staff coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for developing sustainable programs that improve student engagement, attendance, graduation outcomes, and college and career readiness.

Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, grant development, program implementation, and data-informed leadership.

Executive Director at Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation (2016-07 – 2026-07)

• Lead all operational, instructional, strategic, and student support functions for an innovative charter high school focused on Project-Based Learning, Career Technical Education, Work-Based Learning, and student wellness initiatives.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive student support and intervention systems to improve engagement, attendance, graduation outcomes, and overall school climate.
• Spearheaded Social Emotional Learning and college/career readiness programming aligned to whole-child educational practices and behavioral wellness strategies.
• Provide leadership and oversight for school safety planning, early warning systems, strategic planning, student accountability, and organizational improvement efforts.
• Coordinate and facilitate collaborative work across Safety, Curriculum, Policy, Finance, Strategic Planning, Recruitment & Retention, and Early Warning Systems committees.
• Expanded Work-Based Learning and Career Technical Education opportunities through innovative paid internship and workforce development initiatives.
• Supervise staff development, instructional coaching, performance evaluation systems, and organizational leadership initiatives.
• Present monthly reports and student outcome data to the Governing Council and other educational stakeholders.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with the New Mexico Public Education Department, community organizations, and regional educational leaders.

Assistant Principal at Las Montañas Charter High School (2009-08 – 2016-06)

• Directed school administration, instructional leadership, student intervention systems, and school improvement planning.
• Successfully authored charter renewal applications resulting in three consecutive 5-year charter renewals with no conditions imposed by the Public Education Commission.
• Led data-driven intervention planning through analysis of student achievement, attendance, and behavioral performance metrics.
• Coordinated Student Assistance Team processes and Educational Plans for Student Success.
• Administered and monitored federal programs including Title I, Title II, Title IV, IDEA-B, Perkins V, and NSLP.
• Developed Senior Advisory Team initiatives focused on increasing graduation rates and improving college and career readiness outcomes.
• Facilitated professional development and staff coaching initiatives focused on instructional improvement and student support practices.
• Built strong collaborative relationships with the Charter School Division, Public Education Commission, and multiple New Mexico Public Education Department offices.
• Successfully secured funding through Requests for Assistance (RFAs) supporting technology, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.

Professional Cadre Member at Association Charter Schools Educational Services (2015-05 – 2016-07)

• Provided consultation and technical assistance to charter schools regarding charter renewal applications, compliance systems, and organizational improvement planning.
• Supported schools in strategic planning and program development initiatives.

Teacher at Oñate High School (2001-08 – 2009-05)

• Taught a variety of Social Studies courses while fostering positive student relationships and leadership development.
• Coached boys basketball and boys/girls tennis programs.
• Mentored students through academic, extracurricular, and personal development initiatives.

Administrative License in Educational Administration – New Mexico State University (2011)

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction – New Mexico State University (2005)

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education – New Mexico State University (1998)