Marc Martinez will open the school in the fall of 2023. Marc has served in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for over 25 years. He is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in Catholic leadership positions. Prior to being named founding principal, Marc served as Dean of Academics at St. Pius X High School in Houston, TX; before that, he was the principal at O’Connell College Prep in Galveston and at True Cross Catholic School in Dickinson. Marc began his educational career as a 2nd grade teacher, and has taught 4th grade, 5th to 8th grade Math, 7th & 8th grade religion, and has coached baseball and volleyball, while also serving as athletic director. In every role, Marc sees his ministry in Catholic education as a vocation and an opportunity to serve God and others. Marc has earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Louis University, a master’s in private school administration from the University of St. Thomas, and a bachelor’s in business administration from St. Edward’s University.