New Teacher Induction

By Jon Schmidt-Davis

Curtis Martin’s motivation for teaching can be seen in a quotation by author Victor Hugo that he’s added to his email signature line, “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.”

You see, before Curtis became a Georgia math teacher, he was a correctional officer for the state of Georgia and the Houston County Sheriff’s Department. Having seen too many children end up behind bars, Martin decided to work with middle grades students to give them opportunities that can improve their chances for success in life.