004: From Rock Bands to the Principal’s Office with Martina Fazzano

Tune in to meet Martina Fazzano, principal of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, whose journey from the music industry to education leadership bridges real-world learning with student empowerment. In this edition of The Elite Educator, Martina shares how she champions student voice, modernizes curriculum, and brings Indigenous history into the classroom—while keeping learning meaningful, memorable, and fun.

 

Guest Bio:  Martina Fasano has been an educator since 2003, serving as a teacher, department head, vice-principal, and now principal of St. Elizabeth. Passionate about student engagement and curriculum development, she has contributed to various educational committees, including those focused on Indigenous history, student leadership, and digital learning tools. Beyond education, her experience in the music industry has helped her bridge classroom learning with real-world opportunities.IO:

 

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• @saintelizabethchs
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