Claudia Martinez
BECAUSE as a working-class mom raising five children, she earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside.
BECAUSE two of her children attended our Eisner Foundation Child Development Center, three went to our charter elementary school, and a fourth participated in the Youth Center and Youth Workforce Services.
BECAUSE as the assistant to the principal of the charter elementary school, she understands the daily struggles of students and parents, and responds with great sensitivity.
BECAUSE she is studying to attend graduate school.
BECAUSE she is an inspiration to her children, fellow staff members, students and parents.
Fast Facts
In 2007, over 583,000 people in Los Angeles County lived in extreme poverty
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87% of children of immigrant families in Los Angeles County are U.S. citizens
