May 22, 2015
We the students, parents, and teachers of West Adams Preparatory High school are petitioning to keep our beloved teacher, coach, and friend, Mr.Martin.
Mr.Martin has gone above and beyond with the school's expectations at West Adams. He has worked hard teaching students to fluently speak Spanish, remained committed to his Marathon Club practices including weekends, worked outside of school hours to correct Apex work, and has shared many great memories with the advisory he has been with for the past 3 years. The dedication he planted in this school is not for his own benefit but as he stated himself once, "I do it for the students." Aside from being a full-time teacher and Boston marathon finisher, he is an amazing companion to rely for support on. His 11th grade advisory students have expected to culminate and have Mr.Martin congratulate them on the day of graduation, which is a year from now. He has been an amazing advocate for all the students at West Adams. All of his students are going to miss his daily handshakes, the teachers will miss a respectful co-worker, and parents will miss having their children come home with progress or a medal around their neck. It may be "just a handshake" but it's a daily reminder of motivation to strive for success. The runners in the Marathon Club have been able to change their lifestyle, overcome anguish in any obstacle whether it's a marathon or tough situation, and best of all been inspired by the greatest.
We demand to keep him with us because he is one of the many great administrators that has truly gotten to know us and advise us. We want to improve our school so let's keep one of West Adam's valuable teachers. Let Mr.Martin stay.
"You don't have to be fast but you do have to be fearless!" -Coach Martin
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 25, 2015
The silence from the school administration remains heavy but it serves to remind us why our persistence is necessary. I have been gathering the stories you shared about Mr. Martin to ensure our case is as thorough as possible when we approach the board.
Reached 100 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 23, 2015
The momentum building behind this effort shows just how much Mr. Martin has shaped our community. Approaching one hundred signatures provides a clear signal to the administration that his presence is vital to our school. Now is the moment to reach out to others who value his dedication and ensure our collective stance remains firm.
132 Comments
Mr. Martin is an excellent teacher who not only teaches Spanish but also teaches students to be critical and independent thinkers when it comes to thinking about the world around us. Aside from being a teacher he is also a great marathon coach who is dedicated not only to his work but more so his students.
West Adams has a history of doing what is NOT !! in the best interest of the the students or community....administration has historically undermined and mistreated members of the staff that have worked hard for the student body.
I'm a 2012 Alumni West Adams Prep student. Mr.Martin has gone beyond his responsibilties as a teacher. He took charge of the Marathon club and has done a great job being a role model to his students. I hope he stays teaching and being a great leader for many more years at West Adams Prep.
He is one of the teachers that takes pride on what he does not only his job but getting to know students and mentor them, help them with everything he can to keep them out of trouble and look at different options to keep them off the streets. Thank you Mr Martin MECHA club was a dream come true thanks to you.
Mr. Martin a sido el mejor maestro de espanol que a tenido mi hija. Es un exelente maestro que se preocupa por el progreso de sus estudiantes y los motiva a seguir estudiando de esos maestros son los que necesitamos.
Serio tho like Mr martin should stay like foreal. With his bald Mr clean as waxy head as ol looking as. His head shined brighter than my future
He's excellent teacher
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May 22, 2015
We the students, parents, and teachers of West Adams Preparatory High school are petitioning to keep our beloved teacher, coach, and friend, Mr.Martin.
Mr.Martin has gone above and beyond with the school's expectations at West Adams. He has worked hard teaching students to fluently speak Spanish, remained committed to his Marathon Club practices including weekends, worked outside of school hours to correct Apex work, and has shared many great memories with the advisory he has been with for the past 3 years. The dedication he planted in this school is not for his own benefit but as he stated himself once, "I do it for the students." Aside from being a full-time teacher and Boston marathon finisher, he is an amazing companion to rely for support on. His 11th grade advisory students have expected to culminate and have Mr.Martin congratulate them on the day of graduation, which is a year from now. He has been an amazing advocate for all the students at West Adams. All of his students are going to miss his daily handshakes, the teachers will miss a respectful co-worker, and parents will miss having their children come home with progress or a medal around their neck. It may be "just a handshake" but it's a daily reminder of motivation to strive for success. The runners in the Marathon Club have been able to change their lifestyle, overcome anguish in any obstacle whether it's a marathon or tough situation, and best of all been inspired by the greatest.
We demand to keep him with us because he is one of the many great administrators that has truly gotten to know us and advise us. We want to improve our school so let's keep one of West Adam's valuable teachers. Let Mr.Martin stay.
"You don't have to be fast but you do have to be fearless!" -Coach Martin
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 25, 2015
The silence from the school administration remains heavy but it serves to remind us why our persistence is necessary. I have been gathering the stories you shared about Mr. Martin to ensure our case is as thorough as possible when we approach the board.
Reached 100 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 23, 2015
The momentum building behind this effort shows just how much Mr. Martin has shaped our community. Approaching one hundred signatures provides a clear signal to the administration that his presence is vital to our school. Now is the moment to reach out to others who value his dedication and ensure our collective stance remains firm.
132 Comments
I had Mr. Martin as a teacher my sophomore year of high school. He was the most energetic and passionate teacher I had ever had. Now I'm a college sophomore and still look back to Mr. Martin as the most influential individual I've come across.
Mr. Martin is an excellent teacher who not only teaches Spanish but also teaches students to be critical and independent thinkers when it comes to thinking about the world around us. Aside from being a teacher he is also a great marathon coach who is dedicated not only to his work but more so his students.
West Adams has a history of doing what is NOT !! in the best interest of the the students or community....administration has historically undermined and mistreated members of the staff that have worked hard for the student body.
I'm a 2012 Alumni West Adams Prep student. Mr.Martin has gone beyond his responsibilties as a teacher. He took charge of the Marathon club and has done a great job being a role model to his students. I hope he stays teaching and being a great leader for many more years at West Adams Prep.
He is one of the teachers that takes pride on what he does not only his job but getting to know students and mentor them, help them with everything he can to keep them out of trouble and look at different options to keep them off the streets. Thank you Mr Martin MECHA club was a dream come true thanks to you.
Mr. Martin a sido el mejor maestro de espanol que a tenido mi hija. Es un exelente maestro que se preocupa por el progreso de sus estudiantes y los motiva a seguir estudiando de esos maestros son los que necesitamos.
Serio tho like Mr martin should stay like foreal. With his bald Mr clean as waxy head as ol looking as. His head shined brighter than my future
He's excellent teacher
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I had Mr. Martin as a teacher my sophomore year of high school. He was the most energetic and passionate teacher I had ever had. Now I'm a college sophomore and still look back to Mr. Martin as the most influential individual I've come across.