Mikey Martin

It’s well known that Mr. Martin has a 3-first-name name. 1) Michael 2) Steven 3) Martin. This was the first of a long list of… interesting…. facts that the class of 2025 learned about Mr. Martin last year, and it was immediately used to make fun of him. He’s well settled at GHAA now, but don’t forget, he’s only been here for a few years. Some teachers only met him recently, although I suppose those in question joined the school even after Mr. Martin. I use the word “met” loosely, because according to Ms. Kylie, he never actually introduced himself to her. They see each other around the school and in meetings all the time, and she didn’t know what to call him: Michael? Martin? Mike? She said she eavesdropped on other teachers talking to him to figure it out.

With Mr. Martin, you always have to expect the unexpected. He owns four cars, has a house, and is working towards a doctorate – all very mature things. He researches at UConn, tutors private school students, and worst of all, teaches us. He must have a normal, adult name. No. His name… the dreaded…

There’s not really any point in writing this, and I don’t particularly have any witty commentary about it. I just can’t get over it. This is so hilarious to me and it’s actually so stupid. I feel like Mikey is his alter ego. During the day, Mr. Martin is a small mannered science teacher, but when he gets into his teeny tiny convertible, he turns into something more: Mikey. This is reminding me a lot of Big Hero Six. Stupid nickname, distinct character design, really into science – he’d fit right in. I want to end the first “Stuff Mr. Martin Did” with a big shout out to the man who makes it possible.

Mikey. 

I think I’m having too much fun with this.