09/10/2026
👋 Say hello to the new Assistant Principal of Oak Park Elementary, Brentwood alumna Carlene Martinez!
“I step into this new role with tremendous pride and a deep sense of appreciation,” Martinez said. “As a Brentwood graduate, this community has helped shape who I am both personally and professionally. I am honored to continue serving Brentwood in a new capacity and look forward to strengthening relationships, building upon the meaningful work already underway, and helping every student develop confidence, feel valued, and recognize their full potential.”
Martinez brings nearly two decades of experience in education and instructional leadership, with a career dedicated to supporting multilingual learners, strengthening instructional practices, and building meaningful partnerships with students, families, and staff. Throughout her service in Brentwood, she has worked collaboratively with teachers and administrators to expand equitable learning opportunities, strengthen instruction, and support the academic and social-emotional growth of students.
Martinez began her career as a bilingual classroom teacher, serving students across multiple elementary grade levels. Her experience in bilingual education provided a strong foundation for her continued work supporting multilingual learners and fostering culturally and linguistically responsive learning environments. Throughout her years in the classroom, she worked closely with students and families to support language development, academic achievement, and meaningful connections between home and school.
Most recently, Martinez served as a Teacher on Special Assignment and SIFE Embedded Coach, providing targeted instructional support for Students with Interrupted Formal Education across multiple elementary schools. In this role, she collaborated with teachers and administrators to analyze student data, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and develop interventions responsive to students’ academic and language-development needs. She also worked closely with families to strengthen home-school partnerships and ensure students received coordinated support.
Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4aVyNsC
