Martin Briggs
Mill Creek,IN
Summary
As an award-winning teacher with a history of leading teacher workshops and presentations, I bring a proven track record of enhancing student engagement, fostering a positive classroom climate, collaborating with peers, and improving test scores.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
La Porte Community School Corporation
08.1978 - Current
- Riley and Crichfield Elementary Schools, Grades 3 - 5
My most recent class showed 120% of expected growth on iReady Math Diagnostics.
Volunteer
First Church of God Worship Team
01.1980 - Current
Education
Master’s Degree - Education
Purdue University North Central
Westville, IN04-1983
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education
Anderson College
Anderson, IN05-1978
Skills
- Creativity
- Relationship building
- Collaboration
- Workshop Presenter
- Curriculum Developer
Awards
Outstanding Honor Student in Elementary Education, Anderson College, 1977-1978; Realizing the Dream Award, Independent Colleges of Indiana, 2006; National Honor Roll of Outstanding American Teachers, 2006; Teacher of the Month, LaPorte Herald-Argus, 2008; Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching 2014 State Finalist; Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching: Indiana Awardee 2014 with a trip to the White House in 2016, training in Washington D.C., and multiple press interviews; Elementary Teacher of the Year- La Porte Community Schools, 2025
Training
- Created Assessments and Presented for LPCSC Essential Skills Committee 1999 - 2002
- Created Math Cumulative Review Materials with Michigan City Teachers for MCAS Fourth Grade 2016
- Presented at Several LPCSC Staff Development Meetings for Fourth Grade
- Presented at Several ICTM Conferences
- Presented at Several State and National NCTM Conferences
- Presented at Purdue University Northwest classes for Math and Behavior Management
- Mentored two PAEMST candidates this past year during their application process, including a state finalist.
- Spoke at two Luncheons for PAEMST Finalists in Indianapolis, 2016, 2024
- LPCSC Math Pilot 2024, 2025 - Created a Curriculum Map, Math Formative Assessments based on IDOE Specifications, and Math Spiral Reviews
- Presented at Workshops Sponsored by Indiana Math & Science Partnership, Conceptual Algebra Readiness for Everyone, and Math Recovery 2011- 2024
- Presented at Purdue Stem Conference, 2016
- Presented at South Shore Summer of Learning Conference, Morton High School, June 2023
- Presented at Four-Day Math Workshops for the Belize Ministry of Education - San Ignacio, Belize, 2022, 2024
Educational Leadership
- Essential Skills Committee 1999 - 2003
- La Porte Community Schools CORE Team
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team- Crichfield
- STEM Committee - Crichfield
- Math Pilot Coordinator- Crichfield and Hailmann
Timeline
Volunteer
First Church of God Worship Team
01.1980 - Current
Teacher
La Porte Community School Corporation
08.1978 - Current
Master’s Degree - Education
Purdue University North Central
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education
Anderson College
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