I am excited to welcome you to Martinez Early Learning Center. Our little scholars are in for a year filled with discovery, inquiry, and imaginary voyages.

We have a wonderful staff eager to get to know your child and you.  We will have a “Meet and Greet” time before school starts but I want to take this time to introduce myself to you.

This is my 39th year in education; all in Alief.  For 14 years, I was the principal at Chambers Elementary and for the last 2 years, I have been the principal at Martinez.  I am a wife, mother of two, and 4 very special little ones call me, “Nana”. My children jokingly say that my grand littles have taken over my heart; not really so – they just made it bigger! Family, personal and school, complete my world.  I love coming to school to see the children; they all make my heart smile.

I, along with the staff, are here to provide a safe, enjoyable, and friendly learning environment for your child. Our Family Center will be opening in September. Our family liaison will be hosting many events along with monthly Chats with the Principal.  I hope to see and talk with you at one of these events.

I look forward to getting to know you better throughout the year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or celebrations to share.


Best Regards,

Jannae Jernberg
Martinez Early Learning Center Principal