The details
According to a NISD news release, Martin has served as an assistant principal at Tidwell for the past three years. In that position, Martin’s responsibilities included:
- Serving as the coordinator of campus testing
- Managing at-risk programs
- Managing the gifted and talented programs
- Contributing to master schedule planning
- Serving as a district strategic planning team member
In addition to his work in the classroom, Martin has assisted others professionally as a presenter at multiple development conferences, including the Texas Computer Education Association, according to the news release. Additionally, as part of his leadership development at NISD, he has completed the district’s LEAD training program.
Quote of note
“From my time at Tidwell Middle School, it’s apparent that our amazing staff strives to create solid relationships with our community to enhance student success, which is the culture I hope to continue fostering,” Martin said. “I strongly believe in the development of students through inspiring and modeling an atmosphere of lifelong learning through high expectations, and I look forward to partnering with our community to ensure every student meets his or her goals.”
The backstory
Prior to joining NISD, the news release states Martin served as a teacher in Houston ISD for six years, educating students at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The news release said Martin earned his master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from the University of North Texas and his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Stephen F. Austin University.
