Jennifer Martinez

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Jennifer Martinez

Jennifer Martinez
Lake Worth, FL
Rolling Green Elementary PTA, Boynton Beach Florida 

Personal and Professional Information

  • Married to Moises for 32 years
  • Children: Daniel, Michael, Jason, Jacquelyn
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Google and Microsoft Certified

PTA Involvement

Current service includes:

  • National PTA Board Member
  • Florida PTA Past President
  • Florida PTA Board Member
  • Pinellas County Council PTA Vice President of Leadership
  • Palm Beach County Council PTA Vice President of Membership
  • Rolling Green Elementary PTA President
  • Member of numerous PTA/PTSAs

Previous service includes:

  • Sunshine State PTSA President
  • Palm Beach County Council PTA Secretary and Awards Chair
  • Florida PTA Immediate Past President
  • 2020-2022 Florida PTA President
  • 2020-2022 National Constituent Association Advisory Council (NCAAC) Vice-Chair
  • 2020-2022 Rolling Green Elementary PTA Membership Chair
  • 2018-2020- Florida PTA President-Elect
  • 2018-2020- National PTA From Report to Results Grant Chair
  • 2016-2018 – Florida PTA Vice President for Leadership Development
  • 2016-2018 – Florida PTA Committees served: Bylaws, Budget, and Nominating
  • 2018 - Florida Department of Education Community Involvement Award Judge
  • 2017 – Florida PTA Vice President overseeing the development and processes of the FLPTA Recovery Committee
  • 2016 - NAACP Educational Hearing representative and attendee
  • 2016-2018 – Florida PTA Vice President overseeing the State Summit

Committees

  • 2016 - July-September, Steering Committee with 50+1 for development to seek a grant for $150,000 (to then be formed as RealTalk)
  • National PTA CCSSI Wave 6 Trainer and Committee Member
  • 2016: National PTA General Arrangements Committee, Host State Chair for National PTA Convention, Orlando, Florida
  • 2014-2016 – Florida PTA Treasurer
  • 2011-2014 – Florida PTA Board of Directors as the Palm Beach County Council PTA President
  • 2011-2014 – Committees Served: Cultural Arts/Reflections, Resolutions, State Convention and Leadership Conference
  • 2006-2011 – Florida PTA committee member on both conventions running technology for the State Convention and Leadership Conference
  • 2009-2011- Palm Beach County Council PTA President-Elect
  • 2007-2009- Palm Beach County Council PTA Vice President of Communications
  • 2006-2007- Palm Beach County Council PTA Committees: Technology and Awards
  • 1998-2015: Served in the following roles on local units: President, Secretary, Committee Liaison, Awards Chair and Family Valentine’s Dance Chair


Community Involvement 

Current service includes:

  • Rolling Green Elementary School Advisory Council
  • School District of Palm Beach County School Board Delegate

Previous service includes:

  • Building Voices Together Coalition
  • Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Committee
  • Florida Department of Education School Educational Leadership Enhancement Committee Taskforce (SELECT)
  • Superintendent Search and Interview Committee
  • School District of Palm Beach County Diversity and Equity Committee
  • School District of Palm Beach County Accreditation Committee
  • Palm Beach County Education Commission
  • School District of Palm Beach County Community Input Meetings
  • School District of Palm Beach County FACT Restructure Committee
  • School District of Palm Beach County Calendar Committee
  • School District of Palm Beach County Mileage Referendum (twice)
  • Department of Education Family & Community Involvement Awards
  • School District of Palm Beach County Strategic Plan Committee
  • Flip City All-Stars Cheerleading Program Director
  • Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Teacher St. Matthew Catholic Church
  • West Boynton Football League Board Member and Director of Cheerleading
  • West Boynton Flag Football League Director of Cheerleading
  • Lake Worth Youth League Board Member and Baseball Tournament Director

Honors and Awards

  • National PTA Life Achievement Award
  • Florida PTA Lifetime Member
  • Florida PTA President’s Award of Honor
  • Florida PTA History Walk of Fame
  • Florida PTA President’s Program Award (3 times)
  • Florida PTA Safety Award
  • Palm Beach County School District School Related Employee of the Year nominee and Central Region winner
  • School District of Palm Beach County 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Palm Beach Post 2012 Meet Your Neighbor winner for volunteer services
  • Target Community Service Award Winner (5 times) 

Candidate Narrative

I have had the honor of serving PTA for over 27 years at all levels. 3 of those years have been as a National PTA Board Member. As a collaborative leader, it has been a privilege to work alongside other leaders to address the needs of our children, schools, and diverse communities. I embrace the opportunity to continue to serve all leaders at the local, state, and national levels. These past few years have taught us new ways to engage our leaders and members, and we need to keep the momentum going. We need to be able to meet our leaders and members where they are to increase the value of PTA.  

I believe strongly in the 3 Cs of Leadership: Connection, Collaboration, and Community. Connections are shaped by who we are and who we connect with, not only our team, but others around us. True Collaboration happens when everyone has a seat at the table, creating a nurturing place for innovation and innovative ideas to, not only come to fruition, but to flourish. Embracing our differences and learning together to make us stronger. Community is the cornerstone of who we are, it is our PTA Family, we must invest in our people by engaging, supporting, and empowering them, along with acknowledging the extraordinary contributions they provide to all children.  

I believe we must remain steadfast in our mission and to our values. We must continue to advocate effectively and remain at the forefront of all children’s' matters, we need to remain committed to being inclusive with our work. We need to be intentional and proactive with our Resolutions and Position Statements to enhance and sustain our advocacy efforts. When faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles, that is when we, PTA shine! Together, making a difference for all children.  

I am Jennifer Martinez; I am a passionate servant leader up to the task, continuing to serve you as a National PTA Board Member and help lead National PTA into the future.