Isiah Martin

Isiah Martin is a junior at Camden High School and active student leader in his school community. Being a part of the Camden Beacons Leadership Team (BLT), Good Trouble, and Student Council, Isiah consistently advocates for his peers and has a significant presence, not only within the Camden school community, but also across the northside in general. He has been a part of the final conversations and transition of the “Change the Name” movement and looks forward to being a part of developing the new mascot for future Camden generations. Through his work as a Teen Tech agent at a Hennepin County Library and giving testimony at our Capitol, Isiah continues to demonstrate a commitment to not only being informed about the fuller MPS student experience, but also advocating for those marginalized voices at a higher level. His peers describe him as a fantastic listener, a thoughtful critical thinker, and strong advocate for authentic youth voice and perspective on topics and issues facing our young people today. An adult supporter wrote that Isiah is “extremely kind in a world that often lacks kindness”.

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The Student Representatives provide an important perspective and give voice to those at the heart of the district’s work: MPS students. The Board of Education has appointed a student representative since 2015, and beginning in 2022, the addition of a second student representative was made with the goal of expanding student view and opinion. 

Martin, along with the other 2025 student representative, Lyn Ampey, will take turns being the primary speaker at Board meetings but will still be responsible for keeping up on what's happening by reviewing materials and watching meeting videos when not in attendance. Additionally, the two will meet regularly together with board staff to prepare for meetings and coordinate other duties.