Rate My Professor Erika Martinez

Dr. Martinez's academic interests center on the Economics of Education, where she conducts research on educational issues ranging from school accountability and standards to early childhood development. Key projects include a large-scale study examining school accountability implications in North Carolina, drawing on statewide data from public schools and the housing market, and a longitudinal evaluation tracking children from kindergarten through second grade to assess early childhood programs through the American Association for Gifted Children at Duke University. As a member of the American Economic Association and the National Economics Association, she engages with professional networks in the field. In 2024, she received the Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award from the University of South Florida, recognizing her first-place achievement in microeconomics course design that fosters active student participation and excellence in online instruction.