Administrator Biographies

Frances Frye

Mrs. Frye was promoted to Principal of Highland Elementary in July 2022. As the school principal, Mrs. Frye will ensure safety is top priority. She will also ensure all children reach their fullest potential every day! Prior to her promotion as Principal, Mrs. Frye was a proud Panther serving Highland Elementary as one of our Assistant Principals since December 2017. Mrs. Frye has also served our school district as a Classroom Teacher, Literacy Coach, Instructional Specialist, and Single School Culture Coordinator.  Her experiences and literacy background has allowed her to instill the love of learning and reading to many students throughout the school district. In her free time, Mrs. Frye enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and jogging.

Edna Martinez

Mrs. Martinez became one of the Assistant Principals at Highland Elementary in August 2022. She supports teachers, students, and families with a focus on behavior, academics, school climate, and Dual Language.  As a bilingual herself, Mrs. Martinez is passionate about the Dual Language program and all the opportunities it provides our students. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal at Highland Elementary School, Mrs. Martinez served as our school’s Single School Culture Coordinator, Dual Language Coach, SAC chair and 21st CCLC Site Coordinator. In these positions, she worked diligently to ensure equity in education, promote student achievement, and encourage lifelong learning. In her free time, Mrs. Martinez enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also enjoys traveling and running.

Martina Hewitt

Mrs. Hewitt was promoted to Assistant Principal of Highland Elementary in August 2022. She supports teachers, students, and families with a focus on behavior, academics, and school climate. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal at Highland Elementary School, Mrs. Hewitt served as a classroom teacher, reading coach, and AVID Site Coordinator. In these positions, she worked diligently to ensure equity in education, promote student achievement, and encourage lifelong learning. In her free time, Mrs. Hewitt enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys fishing, kayaking, and the beach.

Susan Wise

Mrs. Wise began her role of Single School Culture Coordinator at Highland in September 2022. As the Single School Culture Coordinator, she supports teachers, students, and families with a focus on behavior, academics, and school climate. She oversees the Science Instruction. Before coming to Highland, Mrs. Wise served as TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Science Coach, Science Lab Teacher, and Classroom Teacher. Mrs. Wise has been passionate about Science since she was a child. She believes hands-on learning is essential for students to learn and to find their love of learning. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to travel.