Michael Martin | January 2017

Years with Early Connections: 3 years
Years Teaching: 10 years
Center: Sand Creek
Classroom age: School Age
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher? My mother is a college professor and she inspired me to become a teacher.
My best day in the classroom was when…. All the students were actively engaged and one student really stood out with the way he looked after the other students.
If you could have one teacher superpower what would it be? The ability to instantly calm a student in a crisis.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I like to play video games.
What else would you like to share about yourself or profession? I like being the teacher that impacts the students that are marginalized. I love being part of developing students into men/women.
What is your favorite food? Meat, steaks, anything grilled.
What is your favorite book? Number the Stars and The Bible.