Assistant Professor
Kansas State University
Dr. Tonnie Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Kansas State University where she also serves as Executive Director of the Council for Public School Improvement. Dr. Martinez grew up in rural Kansas and began her teaching career teaching in the small high school from where she graduated. The diversity and work ethic of a rural lifestyle has informed her teaching and research. Her research includes teacher readiness for accommodating English learners, equity and access for all learners, and the impact of COVID on pre-service and in-service teachers. As an educational consultant, Tonnie has worked with state departments and school districts on Office of Civil Rights compliance and equity audits. Her service to education includes Kansas State Department of Education Standards writing teams and she is currently the co-chair for the Kansas State Department of Education Evaluation Review Committee. Dr. Martinez serves as a Co-Principal Investigator on a multi-million-dollar research study for the U.S. Department of Education on place-bound students and a state funded research project for the Kansas Board of Regents to support student teachers in rural schools.
Friday, February 16, 2024
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM MST