Academic Excellence & Integrity
Keep strong academics, measurable student progress, and educational integrity at the center of every district decision.
Read more- Fourth-generation Carlsbad resident
- CUSD parent since 2004
- Community volunteer
- UC San Diego graduate
The foundation
Four principles guiding every vote
Not slogans — the standard I want to be judged against at the board table.
Accountability
Clear expectations, measurable follow-through, and decisions families can track.
Transparency
Open information and plain-language communication before decisions are made.
Academic Integrity
Honest measurement of student progress and academics kept at the center.
School Safety
Orderly campuses, clear behavior expectations, and practical safety education.
Meet Amber
Carlsbad is home
Four generations of my family have called Carlsbad home, and I have been a Carlsbad Unified parent since 2004.
I have spent two decades inside these schools as a parent — at back-to-school nights, in parent conferences, and at board meetings. I know what works here, and I know where families feel unheard.
I am running because strong schools are not automatic. They take clear expectations, honest measurement, and a board that treats parents as partners.
Priorities
Five things I'll work on first
Practical, school-focused work that shows up in classrooms — not culture-war theater.
Parents at the Table
Improve communication and create meaningful opportunities for parents to be heard before important decisions are made.
Read moreSafe, Orderly Schools
Support clear expectations for student behavior, safer campuses, and practical e-bike safety education for students and families.
Read moreHealthier Learning Environments
Expand opportunities for recess, movement, and age-appropriate physical activity throughout the school day.
Read moreLess Unnecessary Screen Time
Use technology intentionally and preserve direct instruction, handwriting, books, discussion, and person-to-person learning.
Read moreSee the full platform
Eight detailed commitments, including e-bike safety, fiscal stewardship, and rebuilding trust.
All prioritiesTrustee Area 1
Am I in Area 1?
Carlsbad Unified elects trustees by geographic area. Only voters who live inside Trustee Area 1 vote in this race — which is exactly why neighbor-to-neighbor conversations decide it.
Area 1 covers the northwest side of the district, including much of the Village, Barrio, and Olde Carlsbad. The official boundary map adopted by the district in 2022 is shown here.
Schools serving Area 1 families
- Jefferson Elementary
- Buena Vista Elementary
- Magnolia Elementary
- Valley Middle School
- Carlsbad High School
Not sure which area you live in? Email Amber4CUSD@gmail.com and we'll help you check.
Upcoming event
Amber Martinez Campaign Kickoff
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Location
- Private Carlsbad residenceAddress provided after RSVP
Come meet Amber, hear why she is running for Trustee Area 1, and find out how you can help. Financial and volunteer support are both welcome — bring a neighbor.
