Natalie 4 Nashville-MNPS School Board District 6

Greetings!🙂 Sorry for the late post! I have been up nonstop all night picking up all of the campaign signs! I am very grateful to the 1,603 voters who believed in me as a first time candidate. Although we came up just shy of 81 votes, it shows that people in District 6 are serious about making sure our district has a strong voice on the school board. I also want to thank ALL of the volunteers who helped in so many ways. Thank you to my family and friends who were there with me every step of the way. To all of you who donated to my campaign, I am grateful beyond measure. Finally, thank you to my campaign manager and my treasurer...the BEST ever!
A congratulations "shout out" to Cheryl Mayes on her win!🤩 She is now in the district 6 school board seat race for the general election on August 3rd.
Again, thank you district 6 constituents who voted for me! It means the world to me that you entrusted me with your votes as a first time candidate.😊
I encourage everyone to get out and vote in the general election on August 3rd. See you at the polls!

Greetings🙂. The second day for early voting. Early voting is through the 28th, Primary Voting, Tuesday, May 3rd. All MNPS schools will be CLOSED. Come on out to the Southeast Library and vote for Natalie Martin, YOUR candidate for the District 6 School Board Seat. A vote for Natalie Martin is an A+ vote. I appreciate YOU and YOUR vote!🍎✅

Greetings!🙂 My website is up and ready for you to view. Please click the link below to learn more about me, how you can donate to my campaign and even ask for a yard sign. Early voting is in full swing and will continue at the Howard Building until Tuesday, April 19th. On Wednesday, April 20th-Thursday, April 28th the other early voting locations will open. Tuesday, May 3rd is the Primary Vote Day. Remember a vote for Natalie Martin is an A+ vote! I am asking for your vote for the District 6 School Board Seat.🍎✅

My website: nataliemartin.org

Greetings!🙂 Early voting has begun! You have now until April 28th. The Primary voting day is May 3rd. Please note the voting information attached. Also, if you still have questions about candidates and other election needs please click the link below. As always, I am your candidate for the District 6 School Board Seat who keeps you informed, and will be YOUR real-time voice at school board table.

Second, I am whole-heartedly in favor of our support staff receiving pay raises and better benefits. They work hard, every day, not just for my students, but for YOUR children and they deserve fair compensation.

Finally, I want to ensure our district-wide academic gains continue post virtual learning and as we continue to navigate through COVID19.

I would love your vote...a vote for Natalie Martin, a teacher, for the District 6 School Board Seat is an A+ Vote!🍎✅

Election 2022: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/elections/voters/find-2022-election-information

Greetings🙂. The 18th Annual Southeast Egg Hunt & Festival was truly a FUN TIME had by all! Mayor Cooper, Vice Mayor Shulman, Superintendent Battle, many candidates running in the May primary and most of all the children were all there partaking in the good times. I had the wonderful opportunities to share with constituents my platform, talk to those who were interested in my campaign, make new friends and catch up with old ones.😁 If you were unable to come out and/or bring your little ones, remember there is always next year. Just a few more days until polls open for early voting April 13th-28th. May 3rd is the primary voting day. I am your candidate for the District 6 School Board Seat and would love your vote....a vote for NATALIE MARTIN is an A+ vote!🍎✅

Greetings 🙂! I am YOUR candidate for the District 6 School Board Seat, but did you know that I am also an advocate to combat youth violence in Nashville? I passionately believe that when our young people know their life's value and purpose they only have time to focus on THEIR stars in the sky. Watch my News Channel 5 interview to get more information about my idea on how to help Nashville's youth to "Be What They Can See." Remember a vote for Natalie Martin is an A+ Vote! Early voting is April 13th-28th and the primary vote is May 3rd.🍎✅ I appreciate your support!

News Chanel 5 Interview:
*I was an assistant principal for 8 years*
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/on-the-rise/teacher-trying-to-combat-youth-violence-problem

Teacher Trying To Combat Youth Violence Problem Natalie Martin spent nearly 15 years as an assistant principal in Metro Nashville Public Schools but the retired administrator felt so compelled to do something about the city's youth violence problem that she has now found herself back in the classroom, trying to help.

Greetings🙂! In keeping you informed, MNPS kindergarten registration is open now. I know it is hard to believe that your little one is ready for school, but that time is here🙂. Click the link below to get the process started. As always, I want you to have information that is important to know, and that is why I am your candidate for the School Board District 6 Seat. A vote for Natalie Martin is an A+ vote.🍎✅ Early voting is April 13th-28th, and the primary election is May 3rd! I appreciate your support and vote!

Link for Kindergarten registration (please feel free to share): https://www.mnps.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=32970327&pageId=38062254

2022 Kindergarten Registration How to register for Kindergarten for 2022-2023. Visit earlylearning.mnps.org for additional information.

Greetings 🙂! I have been on the move speaking on why I am YOUR candidate for the District 6 School Board Seat. Saturday, I was a part of the NAN (National Action Network) meet and greet the candidates event held at Seay-Hubbard Methodist church where Pastor Keith Caldwell was the moderator. Attended the Parent Advisory Council showing of "By Design" (the documentary of the history of Nashville Public Schools). Please click the link below to view this outstanding documentary. Keeping you informed about educational Nashville news is why I want to represent you on the school board.

Link:https://youtu.be/FWjsuIiEYPc

Remember....VOTE for Natalie Martin on May 3rd and that is an A+ VOTE! Early voting April 13th-28th. Thank you for YOUR vote!

By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools "By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools" is a full-length documentary produced by the Nashville Public Education Foundation examining historica...

Greetings! I’m getting ready for another busy week at school, but I want to take a few minutes to update my friends and supporters about a new development in my campaign for Nashville School Board.

Unfortunately, despite my track record as a career educator and member of the Metro Nashville Education Association (MNEA), the union has endorsed another candidate in the Democratic primary. As it turns out, I inadvertently missed the deadline to submit my candidate questionnaire because, well, I’ve been busy teaching. It was a simple paperwork oversight during a typically busy semester that’s even busier right now due to the ongoing pandemic recovery and preparing students for TCAP.

While I regret missing the MNEA questionnaire deadline, I fully understand the reason why it happened. In fact, it’s the same reason I’m running for school board. That reason is: I care about our students and I’ve been working overtime to help them during this extraordinary time. As long as I’m in the classroom, their needs come first. If I’m fortunate enough to win my school board race, I will retire from teaching, but continue to serve students and my fellow educators in a different role.

I’ve reached out to MNEA — as a teacher and a member — hoping that they might be willing to reconsider their endorsement deadline, but taking full responsibility for missing the deadline. In the meantime, I’m going to keep campaigning hard on nights and weekends in an effort to win the primary. I am running as a proud member of MNEA. Early voting begins April 13th and primary Election Day is May 3rd. I would sincerely appreciate your support. Remember a VOTE for Natalie Martin is an A+ vote. Thank you!

Hello!🤗 I am running for the District 6 School Board Seat to be "the voice" for you and your child/children, and to also give you up-to-date information you can use. Please note the flyer below for youth and young adults. What a wonderful and exciting way for them to earn some income this summer.☀️ Have them apply soon....the application deadline is April 8th. Natalie Martin, a teacher for YOU and your family. VOTE-Natalie Martin for School Board District 6 Seat on May 3rd...of course, it is an A+ vote!✅🍎 (Early vote: April 13th-28th).

Greetings!🙂 A BIG thank you to ALL who attended my campaign kick-off for The District 6 School Board Seat. The support, words of encouragement and heartfelt conversations were truly appreciated. A special thank you to Quentin Dickerson for allowing us to meet and greet at The Bean Bag. Another meet and greet coming soon! Would love to see you there, have your support and YOUR vote on May 3rd. Vote Natalie Martin for an A+ Vote!✅🍎. (Early vote April 13th-28th)

See you TOMORROW, Saturday, March 19th, from 1pm-3pm for my official campaign kick-off for the District 6 School Board Seat at The Bean Bag located at 2940 Murfreesboro Pike. I would appreciate your support tomorrow and your A+ vote May 3rd (early voting: April 13th-18th). See you at The Bean Bag!

Greetings!🙂 This week has been a power packed week. Tuesday I attended the Council Meeting and last night I was present for the Davidson County Democratic Women Meet the Candidates ZOOM forum. The council meeting brought forth Ms. Honey as "the voice" for SEIU (Service Employee International Union) speaking for MNPS support staff requesting (again) a LONG overdue pay raise. MNEA (Metropolitan Nashville Education Association) president, Michele Sheriff, and other teachers, addressed the district-wide teacher/staff shortage and the adverse affects this shortage is having on our students and staff. These two issues are the WHY behind me being in the race for the District 6 School Board Seat. I want to be a part of the decision making process when it comes to these crucial matters that gravely impact MNPS students and staff. Vote Natalie Martin for School Board District 6 Seat...remember, it IS AN A+ VOTE!

Greetings! :-) I look forward to meeting you at my meet and greet Saturday, March 19th at the Bean Bag located on 2940 Murfreesboro Pike from 1pm-3pm. I truly appreciate your support! Remember a vote for me for School Board District 6 seat is an A+ vote. See you Saturday!

It has been a busy couple of nights! Monday night I was part of an illustrious forum hosted by the Pan Hellenic Council and the NAACP (link to view forum below). I was able to address issues about athletic funding for MNPS Schools and what support I would give to the constituents of District 6. Last night I attended the School Board meeting where the AVID process (Advancement via Individual Determination) was highlighted (note pictures) as well as book censorship, TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) and the mask mandate were some of the important issues discussed. I am committed to being involved and gain information to keep YOU informed. Remember, I will work for YOU and a VOTE for Natalie Martin is an A+ vote!

Forum Link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=350414893765489&ref=sharing

Last night, Thursday, March 3rd, The Central Labor Council of Nashville/Middle Tennessee, held their Hybrid Platform Orientation at the BAC Local 8 Southeast building. It was very informative and educational. Michelle Sheriff, the President of MNEA shared information about the pay scale for support staff being hourly and the financial toll that is taking on our support staff. She also imparted information regarding the MNEA rally for fully staffing MNPS and many other matters that I am sure will be issues the school board will be a part of discussing. Currently, being a teacher, I could sincerely relate to the items Mrs. Sheriff shared. That is why VOTING for me, Natalie Martin, for your District 6 representive is the ONLY choice to make. I am the "real time voice" for the current and future concerns of MNPS. VOTE: Natalie Martin-District 6!

Greetings! Pre-K registration opens TODAY, March 1st and ends March 31st. Click the link to start the process.

https://earlylearning.mnps.org/pre-kindergarten/prek-application

Apply for Pre-K MNPS is currently accepting Pre-K applications for the 2021-22 school year, and applicants will be placed as vacancies occur. 

Being your District 6 school board representative, I will not only support events in our district, but those in others as well. In communities where collective support is given the children and the communities always win! Today I visited the Al-Farooq Community Center open house in School Board District 7. I was able to meet parents, children and community leaders of this district as well as district 6. Learned a lot, made friends and enjoyed new foods!

Want a School Board member who is actually a teacher, and has been for over 25 years? VOTE Natalie Martin! I will be the voice in "real time" for our parents, students, MNPS employees and stakeholders. Early voting is from April 13th-18th. Vote May 3rd!

Last night's School Board meeting was highly galvanized with differing opinions regarding the mask mandate, teachers who earned tenure were recognized, students from Hillwood gave personal accounts of their school experiences, the Boy Scouts were present and Dr. Changas presented POSITIVE district-wide MAP score results (note my previous post about the MAP test). Dr. Battle presented her mask mandate to have students wear them until after Spring break. Whereupon, parents would have an option to send their child(ren) to school without/without a mask. The Board will revisit the decision at the March 8th School Board meeting. Hope to see YOU there!

Registration for summer learning in MNPS is here! Click the link below for more information and registration.
https://mnps.org/news/featured-stories/promising_scholars

Promising Scholars Summer Program Registration starts February 18 for the free Promising Scholars 2022 Summer Learning Program.

There are varying views regarding charter schools within MNPS. Be informed and note the latest move by Governor Lee regarding charter schools. Read to know, know to be informed, be informed to be educated!

https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-politics/proposed-gop-charter-schools-bill-makes-it-easier-for-a-charter-to-bypass-local-school-boards/

Proposed GOP charter schools bill makes it easier for a charter to bypass local school boards A GOP charter school bill in front of a House education subcommittee Tuesday could set the stage to make the creation and expansion of charter schools in Tennessee easier. It’s part of Governor Bil…

In our district we have some "hidden gem" things going on! I would like to spotlight Paragon Mills and their SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Teacher Dr. Della Bacote. Last spring Dr. Bacote applied for a wellness grant and it was awarded to their school! It was through the National Dairy Council and NFL Play 360 to implement a wellness club and purchase some equipment for their cafeteria. The wellness focus will encourage students, families, and staff to include dairy, fruits, and vegetables in daily meals. Kudos, Dr. Bacote, for having a heart for the health of everyone at Paragon Millsl! Please post some "shout outs" to Dr. Bacote and the Paragon Mills Family!

It is OFFICIAL! I am on the ballot for the District 6 School Board Seat. Make sure you come out and VOTE! A vote for me means a voice for District 6 Stakeholders in MNPS.

If your child attends a MNPS your child just took a district assessment called MAP. Want more information? Watch the MNPS video about this assessment. If you have further questions or concerns, please feel free to post them or send me a direct message and I will be more than happy to assist!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHy53L9BeLU

MAP Testing for Families The MAP Assessment is designed to help teachers pinpoint students’ instructional needs. This video describes how the MAP assessment functions and the kinds ...

*BE INFORMED:* The State House has approved the bill to split Davidson County into three three (3) Congressional Seats. This article was published on January 24th. Gov. Lee is expected to sign the bill. Why the split? State law requires the General Assembly to redistrict based on the US Census every 10 years. Some agree with the split, others do not. Read this article and decide your position? https://www.wsmv.com/news/election/state-house-approves-bill-to-split-davidson-county-into-three-congressional-seats/article_e58c158c-7d4e-11ec-87d8-4b07e69f3ffb.html

State House approves bill to split Davidson County into three congressional seats The Tennessee House of Representatives is expected to approve a plan that splits Nashville into three congressional districts as part of the state’s redistricting plan during its session on Monday.

Last night, Wednesday, January 26th, The Pencil Foundation opened it's Southeast location at 5380 Hickory Hollow Pkwy Suite #120! Teachers will be able to shop for FREE school supplies to assist students' learning. A special thank you to Freeland Chevrolet of Antioch for the space and Dollar General for being the "backbone" behind the foundation. An event enjoyed by ALL and will be truly enjoyed by teachers for years to come!

It is OFFICIAL! I am announcing my campaign for the School Board Seat of District 6! I am passionate about our students having staff who always give their best, parents who are well informed, and the having assistance from vested community stakeholders. These are my pillars of passion! Join me in making these passions manifest....we all deserve a "Champion Spirit" who focuses on fostering the best for our students and district!!

A Town Hall meeting was held on Wednesday, January 12th with the Commissioner of Education, Penny Schwinn. Many shared their ideas and concerns about the new student spending framework. As well as other vital heartfelt concerns. While in attendance, I noted that David Williams is NOT for per/student bonus (teachers given bonuses based on student performance), Hope Hall, librarian, stated that a state librarian coordinator is desperately needed, Honey H., from Tulip Grove, asked that dedicated funding be geared towards support staff and so much more. Watch the Town Hall and listen to others. They may have engaging concerns that just may concern you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw4AElcGN7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw4AElcGN7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw4AElcGN7s

01/12/22 MNPS Town Hall Meeting Coverage of the MNPS Town Hall Meeting on Education Funding for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Held in the Bransford Avenue Meeting Room on January 1...

Did you know? That Tennessee is in the process of adopting new spending strategies for students? Coming up with new strategies of the BEST way to spend money on every student.
Here is a link to all you need to know:
https://www.tn.gov/education/tnedufunding.html

Tennessee K-12 Public Education Funding Engagement Tennessee K-12 Public Education Funding Engagement Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn invite Tennesseans to participate in the full review of the state’s education funding formula and explore possibilities for a more student-centered approach. The state’s cur...

Greetings! My name is Natalie Martin and I am running for the District 6 School Board seat. I have lived in Nashville for 30 years, but am originally from Ballwin, MO (west of St. Louis). I have been an educator since 1988 and have served Tennessee's finest students in Jackson and Nashville. During that time I have educated English Language Students, and students in grades 5th-8th with an emphasis in Social Studies, English and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) over the years. I also served as an elementary school assistant principal here in Nashville. I am running because I am committed to improving our students' academic stamina and social emotional well-being, by ensuring that the educational workforce, parents and our community are all viable to pour into our students. Join me in this effort and we will see our students thrive here and now and in their futures!