Lourdes Martin - National Life Group Life Changer of the Year Nominee

Lourdes Martin began her career at Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara teaching English and social studies. She transitioned to reading intervention, working specifically with students learning English as a second language.

Martin's approach centers on meeting students where they are. She assesses each student's reading level and designs individualized programs that build fundamental skills while developing confidence. Her classroom provides a supportive environment where students feel safe taking risks with a new language. That personalized attention has helped countless students bridge the gap between their native language and English proficiency.