TEACHING Staff

Martin Fierro, Director

Martin Fierro is the Director of Instrumental Music at Mt. Carmel High School, where he leads the Marching Band, Jazz Band, conducts Concert Band, Wind Ensembles, and directs the Orchestra. Mr. Fierro began his teaching career right here in the Poway Unified School District after completing his student teaching at Mt. Carmel High School. 

Before becoming a full-time educator, Mr. Fierro gained valuable teaching experience as a percussion instructor at Redwood High School, and woodwind instructor at Mission Bay Montessori Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from San Diego State University and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music.

An accomplished musician, Martin performs locally as a freelance professional on bassoon and saxophone. His passion as both an educator and performer is to deliver enriching and inspiring musical experiences to students and audiences alike. He has studied saxophone with Dr. Todd Rewoldt, Bassoon with Ryan Simmons, and conducting with Dr. Shannon Kitelinger.