Get to Know Mrs. Martin! [2025]

What is my name?

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Answer explanation

My full name is Tara Jean Martin. (My maiden name is Payne)

How many years have I been a teacher?

• 2

• 12

• 22

• 32

Answer explanation

I taught for 10 years in Montgomery County, and this will be my 11th year in Howard County.

How many kids do I have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Sixteen

Answer explanation

Lily is 9 in 4th grade.

Jesse is 6 in 1st grade.

What is my favorite kind of coffee?

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Answer explanation

Sugar-free vanilla latte with almond milk please!

What sport did I play competitively in high school?

• Tennis

• Volleyball

• Field Hockey

• Soccer

Answer explanation

I played the setter position.

I also coached volleyball for several years at Winston Churchill HS and Walter Johnson HS in Montgomery County.

How many siblings do I have?

• A twin sister

• Two older brothers

• Six brothers and sisters

• None

Answer explanation

My twin sister's name is Erin.

Am I married?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

My husband's name is Dave. We have been married for 12 years!

What is my favorite food?

• Tacos

• Pizza

• Donuts

• Ice Cream

Answer explanation

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough :P

What kind of dog do I have?

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Answer explanation

Samson is a Husky-Great Pyrenes mix.

He is 3 years old and 100 pounds.

Where did I go to college?

• Central Florida

• NC State

• UMBC

• Hofstra University

Answer explanation

I majored in Finance and minored in music.