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District 12 jkirkland@pageinc.org

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Continued from page 5 some hiccups and trials, but we used each of them as a stepping stone to make the next activity better and more complex. The challenge was definitely worth the journey.”

Through the years, Martin’s sphere of influence has grown. She earned the 2019 Georgia Educational Technology Conference Rising Star Award and was named Media Specialist of the Year for the South Central District of Georgia (2016). She has also served as a board director for the Georgia Middle School Association and has been a regular presenter at the Georgia Middle School Conference. Teaching Is a Marathon As 2020-2021 PAGE president, Martin hopes to “rejuvenate teachers who are downtrodden and invigorate them to continue in our common quest for better education, safer spaces and emotional support for our students.” Rather than viewing educators as ‘in the trenches’ or ‘on the front line’ she likes to think about it as a marathon. “We sometimes have to break stride and walk; we sometimes need to be replenished; we sometimes run or walk on bumpy, wet, muddy or slick surfaces; but mainly what we need to focus on is that we always have each other cheering, holding us up and reminding us of the goal when times get tough. The race may sometimes wear you down, but the finish is worth it.”

Martin, mom to 3-year-old daughter Mary Elizabeth, is a 2002 graduate of Valdosta State University. She attained a master’s of education from Troy University in 2004 and, in 2013, completed an educational specialist degree in instructional technology with media certification at Valdosta State. n

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OFFICERS President: Lindsey Martin President-Elect: Megan King Treasurer: Lamar Scott Past President: Nick Zomer Secretary: Dr. Susan Mullins

DIRECTORS

District 1 Dr. Oatanisha Dawson District 2 Brecca Pope District 3 Mary Case District 4 Rochelle Lofstrand District 5 Dr. Shannon Watkins District 6 To Be Filled District 7 Lance James

District 8 Joy Robinson District 9 Jennie Persinger District 10 Khrista Henry District 11 Amy Carter District 12 TaKera Harris District 13 Daerzio Harris

DIRECTORS REPRESENTING RETIRED MEMBERS Vickie Hammond Dr. Sheryl Holmes The articles published in PAGE One represent the views of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, except where clearly stated.

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