HOME ABOUT ACADEMICS SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT STUDENTS/FAMILIES COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT EGUSD EMPLOYEES Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire | About » Leadership » Board of Education » Board Members » Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire Board Clerk Send Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire an email Trustee Area 2 Map Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire was elected to the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education in November 2014 to represent Trustee Area 2. Dr. Martinez-Alire has first-hand experience working with teachers, parents, students and community members and views her leadership position as a way of giving back to her community. With pride, she refers to herself as a product of the Elk Grove Unified School District. Mrs. Martinez was involved in the District’s Head Start program for over 10 years and in that capacity she was able to provide services to low-income families and students. She also served as a student representative in the District’s Indian Education program while in high school and continued to stay involved within the Native American community as she is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Miwok tribe. Mrs. Martinez also completed internships within the district’s Healthy Start programs and is alumni of Florin High School. Advocating for the rights of underrepresented youth is a key mission for Dr. Martinez-Alire and in her leadership role; she wants to ensure that the District meets the educational needs of all students. She recently published a study that documented the relationship between California tribal leadership and education with a focus on social justice and transformational leadership theories. Her research examined a number of themes such as elders within the American Indian community, education and collaboration. She hopes to further develop curriculum that addresses the needs of American Indian students and she strives to ensure strong ethical leadership for tribal communities. Dr. Martinez-Alire has been a formal presenter at many colleges and guest speaker on many topics related to Native American community, students, multicultural education and tribal enrollment. Dr. Martinez-Alire previously worked for a local Tribal TANF program that assisted the Native American community in California. More currently she is at UC Davis working within the Native American Studies Department. Additionally, she has worked as a para-educator and job developer in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Dr. Martinez-Alire is a graduate of California State University of Sacramento where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications studies with a minor is sociology, a Master’s of Science degree in counseling and an Ed. D. in educational leadership. The teachers and community in the Elk Grove Unified School District spurred Dr. Martinez-Alire’s educational career. From elementary towards receiving her Ed.D., she accredits her inspiration to achieve higher goals to her mother, her teachers, mentors and counselors. Together with her husband Richard Alire and daughter, the Alire’s enjoy giving back to the Elk Grove community and helping Native American students succeed. CONTACT US EGUSD Mailing Address: Elk Grove Unified School District 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Google Map/Directions For general information regarding the Elk Grove Unified School District, please call: 1 (916) 686-5085 For safety/emergency needs, please call: Safety and Security Department 1 (916) 686-7786 School Contact Information Department Contact Information If you are experiencing problems with the website, please email our webmaster. NEWSROOM Elk Grove Unified Approves CLARA Classroom for the Arts Elk Grove Unified Requests State Mediator to Assist in Resolution of Impasse with Its Transportation Union (ATU) Elk Grove Unified Students at Monterey Trail High School Win First Place in High School – Intermediate Division of the Annual California Cybersecurity Institute 2021 Competition Media Statement Regarding Weapon Found at Elk Grove High School Media Statement Regarding Vaccination Requirement for Students Press Releases & Media Advisories Archives EGU News Story Archives STAY CONNECTED EGUSD Social Media Policy RESOURCES Translate Site: Selecteer een taal▼ ADA Notice/Disability Resources Nondiscrimination District Programs/Activities Uniform Complaint Procedures Student Rights Under Title IX – SB 1375 Statement EGUSD Title IX Information/Resource Page Website – Terms of Use Website Accessibility Statement Site Map UPCOMING EVENTS EGUSD Board Workshop/Special Board Meeting - December 7, 2021 - 8:30 am-3:00 pm EGUSD Board Meeting - December 14, 2021 - 6:00 pm-10:00 pm EGUSD Board Meeting - January 18, 2022 - 6:00 pm-10:00 pm EGUSD Board Workshop/Special Board Meeting - January 26, 2022 - 8:30 am-3:00 pm District Events Calendar School Calendars EGUSD Board Agendas Elk Grove Unified School District - Excellence by Design - Copyright ©2021