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"I see you as a human, with a beating heart, a sound mind, and great intentions to change the world." - Craig Aarons-Martin speaks truth. This is all anyone wants, and what all our children deserve. Thx @MisterMinor for making sure I didn't miss this one in the #LeadingEquitySummit
CCM Education Group Nawal Q. Casiano Client Testimonial 2024 (1)
Nawal Q. Casiano 
We thought your workshop was great! The case study element was a great idea. The teaching artists probably haven't ever done an activity like that. I talked to our Director afterward about how you did a great job modeling that it is possible to build relationships in a short amount of time.  Relationship building is a significant part of that, and you modeled that! Thank you!
 
Amanda

Amanda K.
Teaching Artist Coordinator | Field Advisor

Craig's passion for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and SEL is contagious. His guidance has helped me transform my approaches to teaching the curriculum, modifying grade levels for our special education students, and making it more relevant and engaging for students from all backgrounds, which has had a profound impact on their learning experience and the practice of my teachers.
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Gloria M.
Special Education Director

As a leader of a nonprofit, Craig's mentorship in school culture work has been transformative. His approaches have helped us create programs that are not only inclusive but also deeply resonate with the communities we serve.
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Julia F.
Executive Director, Youth-Serving Organization

As a principal, I've found Craig's mentorship invaluable. His insights into school culture have helped me create a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment that truly celebrates every student's identity and potential.
Miguel

Miguel T.
School Leader

Energetic!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

It was wonderful and gave me ideas on ways to improve my practice and better advocate for my students.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

"We should never believe that our students are anchored to their zip code." Craig Aarons_Martin!! # LeadingEquitySummit
Dr. Bobbie Lynch
The Principal of Dope Craig Aarons- Martin!! bring it during his Ignite session!  I recorded it,but media distribution is pending until approval from his agent! #Empower19 #ELASCD
CCM Education Group Phil Echols Client Testimonial 2024
Phil Echols
In a dynamic and engaging session this morning with my brother Craig Aarons-Martin!! He is dropping some knowledge that is going to change the game in terms of assisting our young black males and giving them the tools to be productive male adolescents. #Empower19 #BMEsTalk #realtalk
CCM Education Group Basil Marin Client Testimonial 2024 (1)
Basil Marin 
Appreciated mention of multiple identities & resonance as basis for relationships in Craig Aarons_Martin!! #LeadingEquitySummit & yes, I'm listening from Iowa.
CCM Education Group Shaeley Santiago Client Testimonial 2024
Shaeley Santiago
Very positive session.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Amazing person and gifted speaker!!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

"The critical factor for transforming instructional culture: do we choose to change? Are we invested in feedback? What kind of relationship do we have with the person giving us feedback?" -Craig Aarons-Martin!! @NNSTOY #TeachersLeading @Lead4Changeorg
CCM Education Group Dr. Megan Olivia Hall Client Testimonial 2024
Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
When giving feedback, ask question about your teacher's process and their own thinking. This gives them ownership and changes the paradigm around the level of engagement that happens."Craig Aarons-Martin!! @NNSTOY @Lead4Changeorg # TeachersLeading
CCM Education Group Dr. Megan Olivia Hall Client Testimonial 2024 (1)
Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
Teachers need to know WHY we are transforming our practice. Use to provoke questions that support practice. Craig Aarons-Martin!! @NNSTOY @Lead4Changeorg # TeachersLeading 
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Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
Amazing loved Craig.
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Shout out bring spots: Craig Aarons-Martin!! leadership hack #4: calling his teachers X factors, he shouts out best practices in his Martin Memo." @NNSTOY #TeachersLeading @Lead4Changeorg
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Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
"We need to create learning experience in which every student has an opportunity to be illuminated." Craig Aarons- Martin!!@EK-ASCD #Empower19 #Ignite #ELASCD #ASCDL2L
CCM Education Group Allison Rodman Client Testimonial 2024
Allison Rodman
Thank you Craig Aarons-Martin!! for making us think about masculinity and what it means for survival,@ASCDconf #empower19#spslearning
CCM Education Group Myki Williamson Client Testimonial 2024
Myki Williamson
"Just show up and be who you are...bring your full self...create space that is courageous and brave!" Love this Craig Aarons_Martin!! That's Leadership!!!                      @MentorRound @sgteach_sari @MatthewXJoseph @Buncee #MentorRoundTable
Lauren Kaufman
Final day of the conference & Craig Aarons-Martin!! has a full room at 9:30 a.m. in his session BUILDING ON THE BRILLIANCE OF BLACK BOYS@EL-ASCD@ASCDCONF #Empower19#BMEsTalk
CCM Education Group Principal Durias Client Testimonial 2024 (1)
Principal Durias
Join @nhascd at our upcoming Webinar Series Racial & Ethnic Identities: Supporting Inclusive Environments to Build Trust featuring Craig Aarons_Martin!! For more information go to ow.ly/rmhY50AA6u8. #EdEquity # EdGap #teachers #LeaderstoLearnFrom
CCM Education Group NHASCD Client Testimonial 2024
NHASCD
A must read! Page 40-41 of Principal Magazin.Craig Aarons-Martin!! is 'In The Spotlight.' No one finer to represent @NAESP & @MSAA_33#msaachat @rickrogers409 @MGeoghegan22 @ACKprincipal @jvincentsen @PrincipalGarden @MatthewXJoseph @sanborn_ron @jillflanders @KeimDavid.
CCM Education Group Principal Quinn Client Testimonial 2024
Principal Quinn
Very positive session.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Amazing person and gifted speaker!!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

In our follow-up workshop to Craig's keynote, the discussions were amazing and I felt inspired, seen, and safe. His leadership lens was personable, unique, and powerful. The art and narrative were well-executed. Thanks to Craig, for creating such a warm space, and stimulating conversation.
Marcus P
Marcus P. | Education Consultant & Leadership Coach
"Celebration and affirmation are critical levers for changing practice over time." Craig Aarons-Martin!! @NNSTOY @Lead4Changeorg # TeachersLeading
CCM Education Group Dr. Megan Olivia Hall Client Testimonial 2024 (1)-1
Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
"I believe Brown boys of this world are gems... it is hard to be a boy and a man in this world" Craig Aarons-Martin!! this was a profound session #Enpower19
CCM Education Group Tomika Brown Client Testimonial 2024-1
Tomika Brown
"Shout out to my brother Craig Aarons_Martin!! for helping us unpack the need to establish brave spaces that honor students' identities. "Who you are and what you are made to do is greater than being comfortable"! # TeacherSuccessSummit # TeachSummit
CCM Education Group _JT_ Taylor Client Testimonial 2024
"JT" Taylor    
"There's lots of resources in the house. If you're serious, check in" Craig Aarons_Martin!!       Support for folks who want to be doing the work. You can't say you don't know where to start.         
 
Join in the @MentorRound on  Sun, or watch the recording. Resources all wrapped
@MatthewXJoseph
Kecia McDonald 
  MatthewXJoseph                   @MentorRound "Kids are keenly aware". "Encouraging critical thinking by noticing differences". "Kids are watching" Craig Aarons_Martin!!
Kellie Bahri
"It costs too much and it's too much dangerous to live as or for someone else. You are better being comfortable on your own truths" Craig Aarons-Martin!! #Enpower19
CCM Education Group Jamil Maroun Client Testimonial 2024 (1)
Jamil Maroun
 How do you help a student or teacher who's stuck? Be observant-young people don't always know how to tell us what they need. Be able to name the fear behind the aversion to the feedback. Set small goals. Wisdom from the participants at Craig Aaron-Martin!! breakout session @NNSTOY
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Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
MDr.Cooper shared the importance of the 4 domains of language to EL proficiency. I add in Observing. #ROWLS # Reading #Observing #Writing #Listening #Speaking #ACE4ELs # iLoveDCSD #Moving TheMountain I miss presenting on literacy as the bedrock of the curriculum.  #LiteracyIsKey
 

Dr. Char-Shenda Covington

 How does an administrator find the time to provide detailed and frequent observation -based feedback? Craig Aarons-Martin!! leadership hack #3: Use google forms +data director to curate & share real time feedback on classrooom observation & walkthrough.
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Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
 b Had a chance to have a great conversation with these gentlemen about what is necessary for the success of our boys as they move forward into manhood Craig Aarons @ basil_marin @ ASCDconf #Keeppushing
CCM Education Group Tomika Brown Client Testimonial 2024
Tomika Brown
 We need clear and coherent expectations during the iterative feedback cycle. Craig Aarons-Martin!! leadership hack #1 is clear feedback criteria. @NNSTOY #teachersLeading @Lead4Changeorg
CCM Education Group Dr. Megan Olivia Hall Client Testimonial 2024-3
Dr. Megan Olivia Hall
 In the third video podcast for the # naespCil, @_Andy Jacks and @brewerhm talk with Boston Principal Craig Aarons-Martin!! about bringing joy into his school and innovative strategies to build resilience in students who face challenges in their lives. Watch now: naesp .org/blog/safe-plac...
CCM Education Group Naesp Client Testimonial 2024
Naesp
This was my favorite session of the day!
 
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig Aarons_Martin!! your sessions today at the LeadingEquitySummit was awesome! So timely, the slides on creating an Ethos and the one on intersectionality are absolutely something I;m sharing with our equity team! We discuss it all the time, but you made it clear and critical!
CCM Education Group Scot Burkholder Client Testimonial 2024
Scot Burkholder
Principal Tara Gagnon and Executive Director Craig Aarons-Martin!! join us on June 30 for a continued conversation about lessons learned while leading a school through crisis, and how they're planning for reopening in the fall. Register here:rbteach.com/ June30Webinar
CCM Education Group Jon Saphier Client Testimonial 2024
Jon Saphier
 Favorite quote of the day, credit to Craig Aarons_Martin!! "There is an invisibility that we carry because there are parts of who we are that people do not even acknowledge or see." # leadingequitysummit
Susan Knowles Faulkner
"Kids need to know they are understood and they will go the distance for you." -Craig Aarons- Martin!! This message has been relayed to me from @MFogartyES rockstar and master relationship builder @PeterKay113 since my first year of teaching. #TeachersLeading #RelationshipMatter
Harley Van Dunk
Continue to learn: We do this work as heart work while creating brave spaces togather. The story iss such as connection of who you are and the connection you have. Craig Aarons-Martin!! # equity @MSCD
Elyse Hahne
Equity is not access. Equity does not come  from nothing. Equity requires a sacrifice. A sacrifice to serve the greater good! Words of wisdom @D4Grffin3
Christine Bemis
Very interesting and engaging presentation.  

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Would have liked more time with Craig he was very motivational.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

"Amplify the good news and change the narrative" Craig Aarons-Martin!! # CultureEd
CCM Education Group Tara Client Testimonial 2024
Tara
Favorite quote of @ASCDconf #Empower19 was by Craig Aarons-Martin!! "I'm broken, but still built to master challenges". It way close to home with that line .But in a good way.
Shannon Szymczak
Crazy busy day, but took a moment to attend the @WhiteHouseIEEAA "Celebrating the diversity of Black Students" webinar. Craig Aarons_Martin!! asked, when we think about our Ss do we have an asset-based mindset, or are we focusing on deficits?" #BHM #buildingthebestSPS#mightymarlins
CCM Education Group Dr. Shalise Taylor Client Testimonial 2024

Dr. Shalise Taylor

Proud of our student Craig Aarons_Martin!! for sharing his knowledge in the webinar ''Celebrating the Diversity of the Black Student: Supporting the Black English Language Learner" with @usedgov @AfAmEducation.

Institute for Nonprofit Practice

Proud of our student Craig Aarons_Martin!! for sharing his knowledge in the webinar ''Celebrating the Diversity of the Black Student: Supporting the Black English Language Learner" with @usedgov @AfAmEducation.

Institute for Nonprofit Practice

I loved hearing about the presenter's experiences thoughtfully addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in his school.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig Aarons_Martin!! was a phenomenal presenter today in our #ace4els virtual conference today! I like the focused on intentional PLs and ggrowth mindset! #greatideas #growthminset #ilovedcsd
CCM Education Group Dr. Haddock Client Testimonial 2024

Dr. Haddock

 You're a good man Craig Aarons-Martin!! thanks for sharing your data driven, growth mindset approach to accelerating achievement for all scholars! #ace4els 

Cheryl Watson-Harris

Great presentation today by Craig Aarons_Martin during the DCSD Virtual Ace conference. Thank you for an informative & engaging session! #ACE4ELs #EducateElevateEnpowerchildren #words2liveby @DeKalbSchools @ CWATSONHARRIS @DCSDRegion 1
 

Dr. Lori M. Bolds

The presenter created an energetic, but safe space to expand our learning.
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Mini sessions with Craig are too short. 45-minutes would have been just right!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

This was an awesome session! Craig was fantastic and I would 100% attend ANYTHING led by him in the future.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

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CCM Education Group Eduplanet21 Client Testimonial 2024

Eduplanet21

Amazing presenter!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig is amazing!! Wish there was more time!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Would have liked more time with Craig he was very motivational.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

I loved hearing about the presenter's experiences thoughtfully addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in his school.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Someone who I have leaned on for years for friendship, mentoring, and laugh is Craig Aarons_Martin !!
He has done so many phenomenal things over the last  year I can't pick on so follow him and see his greatness daily
CCM Education Group Matthew X. Joseph Client Testimonial 2024
Matthew X. Joseph
Craig Aarons-Martin!! Thank you! Could've listened to you all day! You're an inspiration! @ASCDconf #ENPOWER2019
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C Smith
Craig Aarons_Martin!! back at ya # LeadingEquitySummit Carrying this message into the every day!
CCM Education Group Nawal Q. Casiano Client Testimonial 2024 (2)
Nawal Q. Casiano 
Craig Aarons_Martin!! listened to your presentation at the Art of Advocacy Virtual Summit 2021.Loved your Energy.
Jesus
Great speaker!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig is amazing! 
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Energetic!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Very interesting and engaging presentation.  

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Amazing loved Craig.
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

The presenter created an energetic, but safe space to expand our learning.
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Mini sessions with Craig are too short. 45-minutes would have been just right!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig is amazing! 
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Craig is amazing!! Wish there was more time!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

It was wonderful and gave me ideas on ways to improve my practice and better advocate for my students.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

This was an awesome session! Craig was fantastic and I would 100% attend ANYTHING led by him in the future.

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

This was my favorite session of the day!
 
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Amazing presenter!

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

Great speaker!
 

2024 ASCD Conference Attendee

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