LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Laura Martin was nominated by her colleague, Christine Saggese.

Mrs. Martin is an outstanding first-grade teacher. Her love of teaching is apparent each and every day in the quality of her lessons, in her rapport with each individual student, and in the enthusiasm she brings to the classroom, both in-person and remote. Mrs. Martin has been involved in the pilot of standards-based grading. She's also a member of the Sunshine Committee and Cooke Service Committee, and she has worked with the Social Studies Curriculum leader to create first grade SS lessons for the district.

Mrs. Martin is an advocate for all of her students. She will do whatever it takes to make sure that each child's unique needs are being met and that each child will be successful. Each year, she creates an environment where students feel accepted, important, and seen. She is inclusive of her students' cultures and identities and creates a classroom community where students feel confident and comfortable. Mrs. Martin's passion for education is contagious and the true meaning of what teachers should aspire to be.