Vaughn A. Martin taught Math and Science to students in grade five at Caribou Community School in Caribou, Maine. A believer in hands-on instruction, he had his students create videos, role-play concepts, cook, build with Legos, create games, construct models and perform experiments. He organized frequent field trips to the nearby science center, and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. As chair of the science curriculum team, Mr. Martin lead his team to move from a textbook-driven program with one that is inquiry-based and hands-on. He also organized STEM science family nights and science buddies with lower grades to present hands-on activities. He spoke in area schools on Family Science nights and STEM teaching. Mr. Martin was honored with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 1997. He is also honored on the University of Southern Maine Wall of Fame. Mr. Martin retired in 2025.
1980 University of Maine, B.S.
