Dear Parents,
It is my great honor and privilege to start the 2021-2022 school year as the new principal of St. Martin of Tours Academy. What drew me to St. Martin’s is its strong sense of community, academic rigor, Catholic values, and dedication to personal growth. Diane Hartley’s thirty two years of service and leadership at St. Martin’s will be missed. Diane and I have been working together to ensure a seamless transition.
As an administrator for the Teacher Induction program and a mentor, I have visited many schools and classrooms from TK through 12th grade. I understand the components that promote an exciting classroom environment as well as a safe and joyful place to learn. My background in special education has also given me much insight into building more inclusive classrooms. I look forward to sharing my experiences in instruction and administration with the SMA community.
I have been working with the Diocese of San Diego for the past 11 years as a teacher, teacher leader, learning support coordinator, administrator, and mentor. Prior to coming to the diocese, I worked in public education for about 10 years in various capacities. As a Catholic school parent and previous public school parent, I appreciate the value of Catholic education more than ever. After a tough year and a half-long pandemic, we all need time to heal and learn what classroom instruction looks like at SMA once again. My greatest gifts of all are my children: Sean (19) and Kira (17). They have taught me how to understand that everyone learns at their own pace and each person is blessed with the gifts God has chosen. I sadly watched proms and graduation get canceled. So, I know how you all feel. As a community, we will come back together as protocols allow. I can’t wait to get to know you all!
Working together with all constituents to continue the mission of SMA is my goal. As such, I sent out a survey to collect input from all families. To date, only 13% of SMA families have completed the survey. I know we can get to 100%. Everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and we need everyone’s feedback in order to serve the whole school community’s needs.
Thank you for your warm welcome. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Go Spartans!
May God bless you all,
Jennifer Miller
St. Martin of Tours Academy Incoming Principal
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Martin of Tours Academy, in partnership with parents, is a Catholic parish elementary school that prepares students to be lifelong learners through a curriculum that has a strong moral, spiritual, and academic foundation. Students understand the need for peace and justice, and as responsible Catholics, are challenged to answer the call to service and become engaged citizens of the world.
