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Natalie Martinez - Principal

Ms. Natalie Martinez joined Stamford Public Schools in July 2024 from the Community Health Academy of the Heights (CHAH), a New Visions Public 6-12 Community Learning PROSE School in Northern Manhattan, where she had been Assistant Principal since 2021. As Assistant Principal, Martinez provided instructional support to the special education department, facilitated building teams including the School Implementation Team, and monitored implementation of restorative practices including teacher training. Prior to CHAH, Martinez was a science educator and department leader at the Academy of Applied Mathematics & Technology (NYC Public Middle School 343) from 2008 to 2021. At the Academy of Applied Mathematics & Technology, Martinez was a team leader in the development of curriculum and assessments aligned to the NYS Next Generation Science Standards and also was a member of the instructional leadership team that designed open classroom observation opportunities. Her focus on building teacher capacity has been central to her role as Teaching Training Director and Coach for the New York City Teaching Fellows since the early stages of her career. Ms. Martinez earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Syracuse University, a Masters in Education from Lehman College, and a certificate in School Building Leadership from the College of St. Rose. She is certified in K-12 Intermediate Administration or Supervision (CT 092).

Welcome Letter from the Principal

Jillian Churchill - Interim Assistant Principal

Jillian Churchill began her SPS career as a third grade teacher at Newfield Elementary School and later taught sixth grade English Language Arts at Scofield Magnet Middle School and sixth grade science and social studies at Cloonan Middle School. She was named Administrative Intern at Cloonan in 2020 and has been an Assistant Principal at Cloonan since 2021. Ms. Churchill earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Central Connecticut State University and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Fairfield University. She has professional certifications in K-6 Elementary Education (CT 013) and K-12 Intermediate Administration or Supervision (CT 092). Ms. Churchill received the SPS Spotlight on Teaching Award in 2020.