Todd Martin
Yadkinville,NC
Summary
Organized, dependable leader with an extensive history of overseeing complex organizations. Lead from a place of positivity and a strong belief that by working together any challenge can be overcome. Tremendous experience in developing partnerships and creating opportunities for students and employees. Able to navigate the various political challenges that superintendents all face today. Source of insight and encouragement for superintendents and educators everywhere.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington Street, Yadkinville, NC
10.2013 - 02.2024
- Led district of 5100 students and 850 employees
- Created culture of respect and kindness in schools and district
- Helped create and implement $85,000,000 budget which included 9.75% increase in local funding
- Helped create Surry-Yadkin Works in collaboration with three other superintendents and community college president
- Established Yadkin County Education Foundation in partnership with Shallow Ford Foundation
- Established Shore Scholars program to help students from low-income homes graduate from high school and attend college
- Led efforts to fund and construct career training center for opportunity youth
- Partnered with N.C State College of Education to send 20 teachers to earn Master's degree in literacy
- Secured necessary funding and worked to establish robotics teams in all elementary and middle schools
- Secured funding and oversaw implementation of additional school security measures including addition of school resource officers
- Coached school administrators
- Led capital and facilities improvement and upgrade process that included construction of new buildings and athletic facilities
- Actively sought and developed partnerships to support students and employees and to secure additional funding
- Assembled high performing, energetic district leadership team
- With team developed and implemented new three-year district strategic plan that included input from students, employees, parents, community leaders and local business and industry leaders
- Partnered with team to write grants that resulted in millions of dollars in additional funding
- Increased communication across district and between schools and homes
Assistant Superintendent
Stokes County Schools
Danbury, NC
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Oversaw curriculum and instruction for school district
- Led student health and safety efforts including supervision of school nurses
- Pre-K lead for school district
- Assisted superintendent in personnel decisions
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.1989
Skills
- Communication
- Building High-Performing, Energetic, and Competent Team
- Ability to Navigate Complex Political Landscape
- Creating Culture of Collaboration
- Developing Partnerships
- District Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Central Office Organization
- Working with Many Stakeholder Groups
- Providing Oversight to All Areas of School District
- Working to Develop Solutions to Many Challenges
- Operational Flexibility
Affiliations
- Board member of various organizations including the State Employees Credit Union, the Yadkin Community Foundation, Yadkin Education Foundation, and the Yadkin County United Fund.
Timeline
Superintendent
Yadkin County Schools
10.2013 - 02.2024
Assistant Superintendent
Stokes County Schools
07.2011 - 09.2013
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Carolina University