“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
— Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, *Mrs. Dymond* (1885)
Barbara and James Martin Tribute for Student Success
A.D. Henderson University School
In loving memory of Barbara Martin (August 29, 1947 – August 21, 2025)—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend—and her devoted husband James (“Jim”) Martin. Donations in memory of Barbara, will honor those whose hearts and minds are rooted in curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Barbara and Jim believed deeply in the power of teaching—not merely to share knowledge, but to ignite imagination and sustain discovery. To them, education was more than instruction: it was the greatest gift one could pass along.
Donations will support the Barbara and Jim Martin Henderson Award, which will be distributed annually to an A.D. Henderson graduating 8th-grade student who embodies:
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning,
- Kindness and compassion toward others, and
- Dedication to personal and community growth.
May this award continue their legacy—nurturing young minds, inspiring compassion, and fostering self-reliance—one student at a time.
