Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has served as an educator in Texas for over 36 years and as the Superintendent of Schools in Tomball ISD since 2017. Her first Superintendent position was in her hometown of Kingsville, Texas in 2003.

Recognized as the 2023 Region 4 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Salazar-Zamora not only leads a fast growth district, but one of the highest academic achieving districts in the State of Texas, all while maintaining strong financial management practices.

As the Team Tomball leader, Dr. Salazar-Zamora has elevated Tomball ISD into a consistent A-rated school district and as the Top Ranked School District in the Houston area. In addition, Tomball ISD was honored as a 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards finalist in both Large School District and Outstanding School Board categories, the only school district in Texas recognized for one than one award.

Under Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora’s leadership, Tomball ISD continues to set the bar high with innovative programs and initiatives that are student-centered and intentional. Since 2017, she has led the implementation of Tomball Star Academy, the District’s early college high school, Tomball ISD’s Two-Way Dual Language Academy, the District’s first P-TECH focused on healthcare, a Pre-K Center for young learners, the state-of-the-art Tomball ISD Stadium and Event Center, along with the opening of several campuses and CTE programs which are in place to accommodate the fast growth happening in Tomball.

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora is exceptionally proud of not only the academic success of the district, but the whole child approach that includes wrap around services for all students inclusive of mental health offerings to support children. The district began robust programs prior to COVID but have only strengthened them ever since.

Along with leading almost 23,000 students and over 3,000 employees district-wide, Dr. Salazar-Zamora remains committed to the growth of public education and the impact it plays on our local community by serving her time on numerous boards.

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora currently is a member of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner’s Cabinet, Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) President-Elect, President of Fast Growth School Coalition (FGSC), the Texas Representative on the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Executive Committee, Vice President of The Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE), a member of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Tomball Board of Trustees, a Board Member for the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce, and Past President of Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS).

She is also exceptionally proud to serve as a mentor to other leaders throughout the state and nation. She is frequently asked to speak on various topics and to serve on the dissertation committees for students seeking to earn a doctorate degree.

Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora earned a Doctor of Education at Texas A&M University, a Master of Education in educational administration and a Master of Education in special education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and a Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University.

She also enjoys spending quality time with her husband Emilio, their two daughters, Milan and Matisse, and their two granddaughters, Arya Rose & Aurelia Rose Callegari. Although, her daughters and granddaughters all live in Milan, Italy, the family enjoys quality time as frequent as possible.