Martha Flores

Martha Flores was born in Mexico and immigrated to California with her family in 1991. She grew up in the South Bay area and attended public school. Martha became the first one in her family to graduate high school and go on to college to earn a degree. In 2008, Martha graduated and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts along with a Multiple Subject teaching credential from California State University Dominguez Hills. Soon after graduation, she began working as a substitute teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District. For two years she worked with elementary school children and children with special needs. Her passion for Catholic Education began in 2009 when she was called to teach at St. Raphael School in South Central, Los Angeles.

Martha’s experience at St. Raphael helped her strengthen her faith and love for Catholic Education. During this time she helped 2nd graders grow in their faith by preparing them to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Martha also gained valuable experience at St. Raphael School as STAR coordinator, lead teacher, member of the WCEA/ WASC leadership team and junior high decathlon team coach. During her ten-year teaching time at St. Raphael, she also served as Vice-Principal for three years. While at St. Raphael, she decided to pursue a Master’s degree and in 2012 she obtained a Master’s in Education from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles. She then became the principal of St. Raphael in 2020.

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