Georgia Department of Education recently hosted a virtual tribute to Dr. Josephine Martin to celebrate the impact of Dr. Martin’s work in School Nutrition and to inspire school nutrition professionals across Georgia to continue carrying the torch of Fueling Georgia’s Future.
Dr. Martin served 40 years with the Georgia Department of Education, beginning as an area consultant in the 1950s, being promoted as the State School Nutrition Director in the 1960s and retiring in 1991 as an Associate Superintendent.
Dr. Martin was a state and national leader in school nutrition and an advocate for children. She helped lay the foundation for local school nutrition excellence.