Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Martin's expertise is in mathematics education, geometry, measurement and Singapore mathematics for third-grade students.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Gifted Teacher
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Needlepointing, Spending Time at the Beach
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Auburn University (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
Escambia County Association of Social Studies; Florida Association for the Gifted; National Association for Gifted Children; National Education Association; Kappa Delta Pi; Alpha Omicron Pi; Alpha Delta Kappa
Industry:
Elementary Education
Children's Names:
Heather, Amy, Sadie, Katie
Date of Distinction:
8/26/2009
Work History:
Program for Academically Talented Students, Brown Barge Middle School, Pensacola, FL; Sixth-Grade Gifted Science Teacher, Westlawn Middle School, Tuscaloosa, AL; Teacher (4-6), Rigdon Road Elementary School, Columbus, GA
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are working with gifted children and seeing them enjoy learning.
Charity:
American Diabetes Association; Arthritis Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the outstanding teachers at Columbus High School, Auburn University and The University of Alabama.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she grew up playing 'school' with her sister and enjoyed teaching.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Martin was the recipient of a $100 award from stocktrac.com because her students won first and third places in the district in an online stock market simulation game.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching Mathematics to 630 Third through Eighth-Grade Gifted Children through a Unique Program, Teaching Accounting, Debits and Credits, Needlepointing Using Graph Paper, Educating Students on the Stock Market
Education Certifications:
Endorsement in Gifted Education, The University of Alabama (1995)
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Teacher of the Year Award, Program for Academically Talented Students (2005)