Martina joined Cary Academy as a founding member of the faculty, teaching German in grades 6-12 and also serving as world language department chair for both divisions. Prior to coming to Cary Academy, Martina taught at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, as well as Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. In her role as dean of faculty, Martina is responsible for the ongoing review of the academic program at Cary Academy and the professional development of the faculty who bring that program to life. Martina also oversees Cary Academy's tenth-grade world language exchange program and enjoys traveling abroad each year with one of the exchange groups.