Niwot High School Staff

Dr. Melissa Martinez

Phone
ext.46580
Email
martinez_melissa@svvsd.org
Department
World Languages
Bio
Bio:
Hola!  Soy Melissa Martinez!
Classes taught:  Throughout my 20 plus years of educational experience I have had the pleasure of teaching Spanish classes for k-12, literacy classes, native speaker courses and Latino studies classes.
Time at NHS: I am excited to begin this fall!
Universities attended and Degrees: 
University of Northern Colorado, BA in Secondary Education, Spanish, ESL and Diversity Instructional Practices
University of Colorado at Denver, MA Second language acquisition, Diversity Language Instructional Practices, and Second Language Acquisition for Diverse populations.
University of Wyoming, PhD (May 2021) Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy focus and Native American Teacher Certification

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Apr 30, 2026

Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce

When Isaac Wicks, a junior at Niwot High School, began his freshman year, he was interested in a variety of pathways. Just three short years later, he has earned three Salesforce certifications and completed a real-world internship where he applied the skills he gained through those programs. What first piqued Isaac’s interest in Salesforce was...<br><a title="Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/30/niwot-high-school-student-builds-a-future-with-salesforce/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce </span>Read More</a>

Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Apr 4, 2026

Spring Finals Schedule 2026

EXAM SCHEDULE 2nd Semester, 2025 – 2026 School Year Finals begin on Tuesday May 19th. Tuesday, 5/19 Wednesday, 5/20 Thursday, 5/21 7:45 – 9:15 Block 1 Block 5 Block 4 9:25 – 10:55 Block 2 Block 6 Block 8 11:05 – 12:35 Block 3 Block 7

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