Hey, I'm Erika!

I’m Erika Martin. I’m an early childhood educator with nearly a decade of experience. I’m a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in School Leadership, as well as my administrator license.

I’ve spent 7 years in the elementary classroom teaching 1st and 3rd grade. I now work as an instructional coach for 3rd – 5th grade teachers. This role allows me to work closely with teachers and students while also presenting and facilitating Professional Development. Along with my current role I actively teach and tutor students virtually through various platforms like Outschool. In my spare time (ha!) I create and sell classroom materials on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Masters Degree in School Leadership with Administrator License

Experience

  • 7 Years of Elementary Classroom experience
  • 2 Years of Instructional Coaching experience
  • Presented and Facilitated various Professional Development Training

Awards and Achievements

NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence, 2021

Board of Directors Award – Hamilton County Education Association 2014, 2019

Outstanding Masters Student – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2016

Teacherpreneur Participant – Public Education Foundation 2018, 2019

Founded My Voice, A Young Activist Program – 2019