Cynthia Martinez Nava

Cynthia Martinez Nava has a diverse and extensive work experience in the education sector. Cynthia began their career in 2010 as a Bilingual Teacher at Newark Public Schools and worked there until 2012. During this time, they also served as a Corps Member and Corps Member Intern, Alumni Affairs Strategy at Teach For America. In 2012, they joined Match Education as a Part Time Teacher Coach. From 2013 to 2015, they worked as a Campus Director at Citizen Schools. Cynthia then joined Alpha Public Schools in 2015 and held various positions such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Managing Director of Academics and K-8 Schools, and currently serves as the Chief Schools Officer. Cynthia's work experience showcases their dedication to improving education and their ability to take on leadership roles in diverse educational settings.

Cynthia Martinez Nava holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Ethnic Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Cynthia also pursued further education and obtained a Masters of Education degree with a focus on Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, they have obtained a Standard Certification as an Elementary School Teacher K-5 from The State of New Jersey Department of Education in November 2011.