Elizabeth Martinez teaches English Language Arts inclusion and Corrective Reading at McLean Sixth Grade. This is her nineteenth year of teaching. Her certifications include: K-8 history, K-8 self-contained, and K-12 special education.

Martinez attended the University of Dallas earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and attended the University of North Texas and earned a master's degree in special education. She also attended the University of North Texas earning a Master’s of Science in counseling.

    Martinez was inspired to teach by her fourth grade teacher, Miss Cray.

    ”I was inspired to teach by my fourth grade teacher, Miss Cray," Martinez said. "She was the best; she would let us play with her hair while reading us chapter books after lunch!”

    Her favorite part about teaching is spending time with students. In her spare time outside of school, she enjoys reading non-fiction books and listening to any kind of music. She also likes spending time with her family and corgi named Frances.

By Marixa Martinez and Nevaeh Ruiz