Dean of Students

Cynthia Martinez, served on the NGC counseling team for two years and will now transition to a new role as Dean of Students. Ms. Martinez has been in education for over a decade. Prior to joining the Hutto Ninth Grade Center, Ms. Martinez worked as a Bilingual Special Education teacher in Hutto ISD,  Austin ISD, and Lasara ISD. Her teaching experience includes working with children ranging from 3 - 21 years of age, specifically in the areas of communication, behavior, and social skills.

Ms. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and a Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Texas Pan American (now UTRGV). Additionally, she earned  a School Counselor certification and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Angelo State University in Texas.

Ms. Martinez states, “I am a firm believer that anyone can achieve their dreams and goals through hard work, advocacy, and personal-growth. Throughout my career, I have made it my mission to share this belief with my students; and it has been my passion to guide them to believe that they can achieve the impossible. Ninth grade is a critical year in a student's life in which they will become aware of the responsibilities and demands of high school and adult life. It takes a village, but together we will ensure that each and every student is “Above the Line!”