Show Notes
Lisa Martin shares why she is seeking a seat on the Richmond County Board of Education and discusses the issues she believes deserve attention in local schools. From student achievement and school safety to parent involvement, accountability, and communication, she explains the experiences and priorities shaping her approach to public education
Lisa Martin has been active in youth serving organizations for over 35 years including PTA, Girl Scouts, Jaycees, Jack & Jill, and GNFCC.
For PTA, Lisa previously served as Community Relations Chair, VP of Legislation, VP of Membership, VP of Programs, Reflections Chair, and Co-President of North Fulton Council PTA after serving in many local unit PTAs in Tennessee and Georgia. In all her roles with the PTA, Lisa has worked at reaching out to the larger community to help them understand the role of PTA and its mission “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” Through her involvement with NFC PTA and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Education Committee she chaired “Principal for a Day” for all participating schools in Fulton County for the first time through her leadership the GNFCC Education Committee are reaching out to both public and private schools and the other Fulton County Chambers: Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and South Fulton. Additionally, she has chaired and served on committees that annually selected the GNFCC Business Partner in Education and the GNFCC Student Scholarship.
Before retiring from Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Ms. Martin has been a long term volunteer with Girl Scouts in two of their regional councils, Greater Atlanta and Heart of the South. Ms. Martin has received their President’s Award, Pioneer Award, Lighthouse Award, and Outstanding Volunteer. Her commitment to Girl Scouts led her to receiving the President’s Call to Service Award from the Point of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service on behalf of the President of the United States. The award is to recognize the best in American spirit, and to encourage all Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service and civic participation. Lisa continues to volunteer with GSHG and Get Augusta Reading.
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