Administrator's Page

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

Dr. Rachael Wiggins - Assistant Principal for Specialized Instruction

Dr. Rachael Wiggins brings nearly two decades of experience in education to her role as Special Education Administrator.

She joined Stamford Public Schools as a fifth grade teacher at Stillmeadow Elementary where she later worked as a special education teacher, SRBI Support Teacher, IEP Compliance and Specialized Reading Team Leader, and Multi-Tiered System of Support Specialist. Prior to joining SPS, she spent four years with the New York City Department of Education as a first grade teacher, creative writing teacher, and 5th grade teacher at The Edward A. Fogel School for Critical Thinking (PS 68). She began her teaching career with the Archdiocese of New York, where she was a middle school ELA teacher at St. Mark the Evangelist School and Visitation School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from College of the Holy Cross, a Master of Science in Education in Childhood and Special Education from Manhattan College, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Bridgeport. Rachael is passionate about empowering all students and partnering with educators to implement research-based practices that promote student growth and success.