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Greg Martin

Greg Martin

PRINCIPAL MS
School: 602-449-6100

My name is Greg Martin. I was born and raised in Phoenix, a rare native Arizonan.  I attended school in the Washington Elementary School District and also attended Cortez High School. I received my B.A. in Political Science at the University of Arizona and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. I started my career in education in the Washington Elementary School District, where I chaired social studies and coached various athletic teams. I soon moved on to service as an assistant principal in the Peoria Unified School District.

I came to PVSchools in 1999 as the principal at Foothills Elementary School. From 1999-2002, I served the Foothills community and then had the honor of being named principal at Sunrise Middle School. I have been the principal at Sunrise since 2002.

Sunrise is focused on the 21st-century learner. Our commitment to student success is evidenced in our commitment to developing well-rounded students (academically, socially, and emotionally). 

I feel fortunate to have had such a long tenure as the principal at Sunrise Middle School. We have endeavored to hire teachers who are committed to providing meaningful and engaging instruction and to lean on technology as the learning conduit between teacher and student. We encourage students to expand their horizons by participating in as many activities as possible, whether it be within our outstanding fine arts programs, athletics, student clubs, etc. Research shows that the more students get actively involved in their school, the more successful they will be in all aspects of what it means to be successful students and citizens.

Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or would just like to introduce yourself. I believe in the value of parents, students, and the school working together to achieve the success for your child that you expect and deserve. Please feel free to contact me at (602) 449-6100 or via email.

Greg Martin
Principal
Sunrise Middle School

Jeffrey Fencl

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MS
School: 602-449-6100

Dr. Jeff Fencl is proud to be at Sunrise Middle School as the assistant principal. He enjoys working closely with staff, students, and families to encourage academic excellence as well as extracurricular success through our many electives, extracurricular activities, and Festival sports.

Dr. Fencl began his teaching career in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and following 20 years in the classroom as a teacher/instructional coach. Dr. Fencl served as assistant principal at Palomino Intermediate School, Desert Springs Preparatory, and Greenway Middle School before joining Sunrise in 2025. 

As an alum of Larkspur Elementary, Shea Middle, and Shadow Mountain HS, Dr. Fencl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Northern Arizona University, a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of New Mexico, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from Capella University.