Martin continues as Yadkin education advocate after retirement

Dr. Todd Martin has joined the Shallow Ford Foundation to continue the development of the Yadkin County Education Foundation. Recently retired as Superintendent of Yadkin County Schools, Martin has been a tireless advocate for teachers and students for the past 10+ years.

Under his leadership, YCS launched several successful community partnerships resulting in enhanced support and educational opportunities for students. In late 2023, another partnership called the Yadkin County Education Foundation, a program of the Shallow Ford Foundation, was launched with a focus on classroom teacher grants for creative instructional resources. Its goal is to build a permanent source of supplemental funding to support classroom instruction, career education for at-risk youth, and resources for periodic student needs that may arise from exceptional academic achievement. Dr. Martin saw this new resource as important and with an unfinished goal. Thus, in addition to a much-deserved break, he will be assisting in the continued development of the Yadkin County Education Foundation.

Sandi Scannelli, President/CEO, Shallow Ford Foundation commented, “We feel so fortunate to continue to work with Dr. Martin in growing this resource for YCS. His enthusiasm and leadership in doing everything possible to enhance educational opportunities for students is inspiring and unequaled. With his help, YCS teachers and students will benefit from this resource for decades. He brings wisdom, experience, and determination to the development of this Foundation.”

The first Creative Classroom grants applications for teachers are now open with a deadline of April 18 for projects in the 2024-2025 school year.

For more information or to support the Yadkin County Education Foundation, contact Todd Martin, todd@shallowfordfoundation.org.