Gary Martin

Rankin Elementary School
Greensboro, North Carolina

"Come on In and see the exciting things happening in PE!" That is the sign posted when you walk into Gary's gym . . .and exciting it is!   Look around and you will see his "Caught Being Good" behavior wall charts where he reminds his students how important their behavior is to follow directions, give 100% effort, to respect others and have fun!  His "Word Wall" allows him to work with fellow classroom teachers to reinforce learning of words they might use in the classroom.   He has another wall chart with "Words of Encouragement" which he finds the most useful of tools to teach his students how to use positive statements instead of negative.  Step outside onto the school playground and his classes come alive with students ready to play to get fit because they know every activity Gary brings them will be fun, exciting and physically rewarding challenge.  His kids can't wait to get to his class! He reminds them through his banners and postings . . .You have what it takes!"  His kids are having a blast and getting the work out of their lives, red faced and sweating . . . but if you ask them . . . they'll tell you "We're having fun!"  But Gary knows that fun is translating into a love of fitness those kids will carry with them for their whole life.  
 
His principal, fellow teachers and students flooded us with letters.  Telling us how he teaches across the curriculum and students tell of their excitement to get to P. E.   They shared us that no matter what the school function, Gary is there with his smiling heart, bubbly personality and a "can do" attitude taking interest in all the things the kids do, in and out of PE.   
 
We say . . . make no mistake about it . . . he is a MAJOR role model for his students, faculty and community . . . he is in this for long haul and he is and will continue to make a real difference in lives of the children he teaches.  Gary is the kind of teacher children will remember when they are older.  He will be "the one" that stands out in their life and in their memories.  When Gary is your student's teacher, they will love learning and in this case because he chose to teach physical education . . . they will become a one heck of a fit kid as a result!  Gary is an All-Star Teacher and an All-Star Person we are so proud to have on our team!

Gary Martin's Lesson Plans, Activities, Curriculum & Teaching Philosophy

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