Superintendent Debra Livingston has named Chris Martin the new Assistant
Superintendent for Elementary Education in Manchester. The Board of School
Committee approved the appointment at last night’s regular meeting. The
position had been open since former assistant superintendent Karen Burkush
retired in June.
Martin
is no stranger to the city and its schools, having grown up here. She attended
Manchester public schools, starting at Green Acres Elementary School, and she
has worked in the district for nearly three decades. Ms. Martin has been
principal of Webster Elementary School since 2010.
“This
school district is a part of who I am,” said Ms. Martin. “I am proud of this
district and have a vested interest in its success. I have a passion for doing
great things on behalf of the children of Manchester.”
She
began her education career in 1988 as the music teacher and chorale director
for what was then Hillside Junior High School. She also taught music at several
other schools in the 1990s, including Beech Street Elementary and Southside
Middle School, before moving to the Manchester School District office in 2003
to be the Director of Fine Arts, overseeing faculty and curriculum for art and
music programs across the district, among other responsibilities.
As
the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, Ms. Martin’s focus will
be on curriculum and programs specific to kindergarten through fifth grade.
“Ms.
Martin is a proven leader, and her commitment to educating students in our city
is as strong as ever,” said Superintendent Debra Livingston. “She is the right
person to continue the progress our elementary schools have made and keep them
moving forward.”
Ms.
Martin will earn her doctorate in education from Plymouth State University in
May 2016. Her undergraduate and master’s degrees were completed at the
University of New Hampshire. She begins her assistant superintendent duties
this week. A new principal for Webster Elementary School will be named as soon
as possible.
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