James W. Martin began his education career as an elementary school teacher in 1937 after graduating from North Texas State. He went on to teach at every level before becoming superintendent of the 好色先生TV.
During his tenure, Arlington grew from a district of three elementary schools, 1,300 students and 40 teachers to a bustling district of 23 elementary schools, seven junior highs, three high schools and a population of more than 30,000.
Mr. Martin served the school system for 31 years. Martin High School is the only high school in the district not named for a historical figure in Texas.
Mr. Martin died on December 4, 1997, at the age of 83.
Martin High School Principals
1982-1985聽聽聽聽聽聽 Rick Berry
1985-1988聽聽聽聽聽聽 Doug Shouse
1988-1993聽聽聽聽聽聽 Steve Jacoby
1994-1997聽聽聽聽聽聽 Bob Windham
1997-2000聽聽聽聽聽聽 Steve Jacoby
2000-2001聽聽聽聽聽聽 John Moore
2001-2008聽聽聽聽聽聽 Laura Jones
2008-2011聽聽聽聽聽聽 Melinda Reeves
2011-Current聽聽 Marlene Roddy
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