Martin L. Woods is an accomplished educator and leader from Chicago with extensive experience in the field. Having spent nearly 15 years as Head of Electives for private and charter schools, he is well-versed in creating and implementing innovative curricula, as well as providing staff development and coaching. He also brings a unique perspective to the field with his background in corporate, educational, and artistic arenas as a skilled Arts Administrator and Innovator. Martin's background as a classically trained vocalist/actor has also given him the opportunity to perform internationally on stages such as The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Atlanta Opera, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater, and The Goodman Theater. He has also provided background vocals for popular artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Beyoncé Knowles, Heather Headley, Michael McDonald, Common, Kim Burrell, and Smokie Norful.
Martin's passion for education, school culture, and student engagement is driven by the principles of community building, diversity, inclusion, education equity, individuality, and social justice. He currently serves as the Director of Student Life, Dean of Students, and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Wolcott College Prep and is dedicated to collaborating with other school leaders, educators, and arts organizations to establish inclusive cultures and environments. Martin holds a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College, a Master's degree and professional diploma from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, a professional certificate in Inclusion and Diversity from the Yale University School of Management, and a certificate in High-Performance Leadership from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
The Tyree Institute at Wolcott College Prep provides outreach programming on adolescent development, educational practices, and learning differences as well as educational services, including psycho-educational testing and college counseling.
For more information about educational services, contact Linda Jamrozy at ljamrozy@wolcottschool.org.
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