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Re-elect Adale Martin, Norfolk School Board, Ward 1. Kids First for a Better Norfolk
Dr. Adale Martin

Re-Elect · Norfolk School Board, Ward 1

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A Product of Public Education from Pre-K to Ph.D. and An Experienced Advocate for Norfolk Public Schools.

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Virginia School Boards Association

Honored to serve. Committed to keep learning.

Dr. Adale Martin has received the Virginia School Boards Association’s Award of Distinction, the highest level of recognition in its School Board Academy.

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“I’m not here for recognition—I serve because I love my community. Still, I am deeply honored to receive this award for dedication to learning, growth, and public education.”
— Dr. Adale Martin
Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 — Early voting is September 18 – October 31 — Re-elect Dr. Adale Martin, Ward 1 —

2018

Elected to NPS Board

3×

Terms as Board Chair

95%

Graduation rate goal

91%

Teacher retention under her watch

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Early voting & Election Day

Early voting

Sept 18 – Oct 31

Election Day

November 3

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Countdown to Election Day · November 3

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Adale’s Vision for NPS Students

“I am committed to ensuring at least a 95% Graduation Rate for Norfolk Public School seniors so that they can have opportunities upon graduation, which means that they are prepared to be Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted.”

— Dr. Adale Martin

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Great Schools

Raise academic outcomes and graduation pathways so every senior is ready for what’s next.

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Safe Campuses

Expand security resources and build a culture of trust across every NPS school.

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Strong Educators

Retain and support the workforce that makes Norfolk Public Schools thrive.

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Meet the Candidate

About Adale

Focused on a 95% graduation rate — enrolled, employed, or enlisted.

Elected in 2018 and Board Chair for three terms, Adale brings public policy expertise, special-education advocacy, and daily community service to the work of putting kids first.

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