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Martin Technology Academy celebrates STEM certification as badge of honor
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Principal Ley Hathcock talks Thursday about the process of getting science, technology, engineering and math certification at Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science in Flowery Branch. The school prepared for about five years before receiving the STEM certification last week. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Math and science aren’t often learned from worksheets and PowerPoint slides at Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science. Instead, they incorporate STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — into every class and lesson. When principal Ley Hathcock walks around the school, he’s prepared with one big question for the students: “Tell me where the math (and science) is.”