About+Mr.+Martinez

**Name**: Austin Martinez **School**: Delran High School **Classes**: General, College Prep, & Honors British Literature 12
 * Where you can find me: **2017-18 Schedule


 * Contact Info: **
 * E-mail: AMartinez@delranschools.com;
 * Classroom: Room 143 before & after school.
 * School Phone: 856-461-6100 x7132
 * Twitter: Mr. Martinez

My name is Austin Martinez and I am excited to be your English teacher this year.
 * About The Teacher: **

I am a 2009 graduate from Rowan University. At Rowan, I earned a BA in English and a MA in Education. While attending college, I participated in many extra-curricular activities that helped define my college experience such as the activities board, service projects, and volunteering. I have previously taught English at Lawrence High School and South Brunswick High School. I have coached middle school wrestling, run book clubs, and advised the Lawrence High School literary magazine.

One of my favorite hobbies is playing and recording music. Ever since the 8th grade, I've played guitar, bass, and drums for a number of rock bands with my friends throughout New Jersey. One of my favorite memories was opening up for The All-American Rejects and Yellowcard during my junior year of high school when they first became popular. I still play music to this day - music will always be a part of who I am. Some of my favorite artists include Muse, Blink 182, Simon & Garfunkel, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and John Mayer. Some other hobbies I enjoy include hiking, performing close-up magic tricks, binge-watching TV shows on Netflix, and digital photography.

One of the best experiences of my life was joining Student University Programmers (SUP) at Rowan University. SUP is a student-run activities and entertainment club, which, at the time, was responsible for planning most activities for the student body at Rowan. As the director of Live Events for two years, I directly planned and coordinated live shows on campus such as bands, comedians, and other entertainers for three years. I have met so many extraordinary people (including my wife!) and celebrities through this club and it has helped shape me into the person I am today. To this day I still consider some members from SUP as a second family.

My mission is to prepare my students to be responsible, respectful, and productive members of society. My goal is to inspire my students to become lifelong learners through inquiry, motivation, and compassion for others.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mission Statement: **

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Delran Township School District is an interconnected learning community committed to excellence in preparing all students to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens in a diverse and ever-changing world.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Delran Mission Statement: **

//<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">I value the importance of education, and I believe we can each learn something new every day, regardless of our age. I hold high expectations of each of my students, and I will push you to be the best student you can be. //

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Books I Recommend - These are some of my favorite books I believe you will enjoy. Got any recommendations for me? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Word Play - Some fun with the English Language.

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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Illustration Credit: B.T. @ SBHS June 2013