Katrina Martinez began her career as a bilingual elementary teacher in Dallas, Texas, and has since dedicated more than two decades to transforming educational experiences for students, educators, and their communities. Throughout her career, she has served as a founding school leader, curriculum designer, district administrator, and school board member, bringing a systems-level perspective to educational innovation and school transformation.

Katrina's passion lies in advancing opportunities for bilingual and multilingual learners while supporting schools in implementing learner-centered practices and authentic, real-world learning experiences. She is deeply committed to designing meaningful, high-quality professional learning, cultivating collaborative organizational cultures, and empowering educators, students, families, and communities—particularly within urban and historically under-resourced settings.

A proud University of Texas at Austin alumna, Katrina earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development before completing a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University Texas. Outside of her professional work, Katrina volunteers with several nonprofit and community-based organizations and enjoys spending time with family and friends, supporting extracurricular activities, and cheering on Dallas sports teams and the Texas Longhorns. Hook 'em!