Dr. Juan José Martínez
Director of District Operations 

Dr. Juan Jose Martinez is a Detroit native, born and raised in the heart of Detroit. He holds his Doctorate in Education from Wayne State University focusing on Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual, Bicultural Education.

Dr. Martínez has decades of experience in the field of education. He began his professional career working at CHASS Health Center, moving later to Detroit Public School. His dedication to serving students led him to continue his work at Wayne State University where he was a counselor. At this time he was also serving as a member of the Detroit Board of Education. His work did not stop there, he continued and changed gears to become Assistant to the Hon. Dennis W. Archer and later as Chief of Staff, Hon. Sheila Cockrel. His passion for education was always in him. This was when he chose to come and continue supporting his Detroit community at César Chávez Academy High School were he has been the school leaders for more than 10 years and the Director of District Operations since 2016.

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School Leaders

Ms. Gabriela Jaime
César Chávez Academy Lower Elementary

Mr. Anthony Hubbard
César Chávez Academy East Campus

Mr. Thomas Goodley
César Chávez Academy Upper Elementary

Mrs. April Hines-Jenkins
César Chávez Academy Middle Elementary

Dr. Juan José Martínez
César Chávez Academy High School

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