Meet Mrs. Martin

Hi! It's nice to meet you!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! This marks my 10th year as an ELA teacher and my 6th year at Hickory Creek. My first 5 years here at HCMS I taught 7th grade ELA, but I am now eager to shift to 8th grade ELA this year. 

     I earned my Bachelor's Degree in English Education from Trinity Christian College (go trolls!) and later pursued my Master's Degree in Reading at Olivet Nazarene University. Alongside teaching, I've had the privilege of coaching girls' basketball for six seasons at both middle and high school levels, but I am taking a step back from coaching for the time being in order to spend more time at home with my new daughter.  

       Outside of school, my heart is at home with my family. Spending time with my husband Michael, daughter Charlie, dog Ulla, and cat Narcissa fills me with immense joy. As a self-professed homebody, I love curling up on the couch reading a good book—of course I love reading, I am an English teacher! I'm also an avid fan of TV shows and movies; stories in all their forms simply captivate me. 

      As an educator, my top priority is igniting a love for reading in my students. I firmly believe that once they discover the joy of reading, all other literacy skills naturally fall into place. That's why I emphasize choice, independence, and a diverse range of reading materials in my classroom. 

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