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Sandy Martinez began a career in education in 1974. She taught at Eastern NM University-R in a post-secondary educational program for deaf teens. She interpreted classes for students and taught Sign Language classes for the University. In 1984, she pursued a degree in Pastoral Studies. Upon completion, she became an Assistant Pastor, and later moved on to being promoted to become Senior Pastor. She is currently licensed and ordained in New Mexico. She returned to teaching in 2008 until present day. She joined the Tierra Adentro of NM Charter School Governing Council in 2012 and became President in 2014.

 

 

 

Liz Marshall is a native New Mexican with a diverse educational and professional background. She possesses a BFA in Theater from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Masters in Secondary Education. As an exchange student, she studied theater in Galway, Ireland and in Ashland, Oregon at the Shakespeare Festival. She is currently completing degrees in School Leadership/Administration Degree and Museum Studies at UNM, and is interning for school administration with Montessori of the Rio Grande Charter.

 

Ms. Marshall’s professional background includes work as an assistant archeologist since 1990. She has extensive experience as a designer and casting director for the film industry with over 250+projects to date. She is an active member of IATSE Local 480 Film Union. As an educator, she is a highly qualified Level 3 instructor licensed in Visual Arts, Performing Arts and English in New Mexico. She has taught at South Valley Academy, the Public Academy for Performing Arts (PAPA) and Tierra Adentro, as well as UNM Continuing Education and the Community College of New Mexico. In California, she is licensed in English, Fashion Design, Interior Design and Film & Media and taught at Marina High School.

 

She has been nominated for the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence. Much of her teaching has included community outreach and partnerships with local organizations to create project-based learning opportunities for students. She has taught workshops for SER de New Mexico, the Heart Gallery Foundation and Youth Development Inc. She has written and received multiple grants for education. Liz Marshall served previously as the Foundation president for PAPA.