MGES hires long time MCSD employee, Ramona Martin, to take over as principal
Jun 15, 2023 10:44AM ● By Verlene Johnson
Ramona Martin grew up in Kerman, California, a small farm town right outside of Fresno, CA. When she was in 10th grade she moved to Phoenix, AZ. After graduating from Cortez High School in Phoenix, AZ. Martin attended Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, TX on a volleyball scholarship. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education/HPE from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
In addition, Martin has two master's degrees, one in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University and another in Curriculum and Instruction from York College in York, Nebraska.
Martin started her teaching career 23 years ago teaching Physical Education in Georgia for eight years before moving to Utah to teach PE and Health for 12 years at Morgan Middle School. She then for three year teaching PE and Health at Mountain Green Middle School.
“I have always loved learning and I love to watch other people learn,” said Martin.” It's an amazing career and I get a great amount of personal reward by helping people.” Martin said she loves how it feels to be a part of someone's life while they are learning. “Middle School students are so creative, funny, resourceful, and smart. Every day is a good day!”
After three years of teaching at MGMS, Martin became the Instructional Coach at MGMS. The job entailed her evaluating teachers and giving them feedback, coordinating training for teachers and staff and year end testing. Martin was also involved in hiring news teachers and staff.
With the retirement of Mountain Green Elementary principal, Heidi Andreasen, Martin will begin her administrative career on July 1 as the new MGES Principal. “If felt like the next natural step to my educational career,” commented Martin, who is looking forward to this new adventure.
Martin has two children who she says are amazing people, and they have given her four grandchildren that she loves so dearly. “These are my people and they are the best part of my life,” she commented.
In her spare time, Martin loves to travel and is always looking forward to her next adventure.
