The quotes below were obtained from e-mails, social media posts, other online posts, and handwritten letters. Teacher, faculty, and student names are not provided at this time except for those I could reach at the time this was posted. This is not a comprehensive list as some correspondences included confidential information.
Thank you for your commitment, Dr. Karp Brickell Homeowners Associate Administration
Martin Karp has always been a steadfast advocate for child safety in schools and did everything in his power to keep kids safe from abuse. I wish every member of every School Board in the country was like Martin. Laura Askowitz, Former CEO of KidSafe Foundation
I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you for attending our Yom HaShoah Commemorative service. Your presence added dignity and prestige to the event as you captivated the audience with your meaningful and eloquent address. We commend you for your strong Jewish identity and love and passion to our beautiful heritage and traditions…I feel fortunate that I am able to form a friendship with a man of your caliber. Amir Baron, Ed.D., Executive Vice President, Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
On behalf of the Mas family and myself, we would like to express our eternal gratitude for your role in making Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School a reality. Jorge Mas
You could’ve fooled us! To a room filled with 250 community educators, it seemed as if you had an extensive background in community education. Your remarks showed great insight as to the need for an educational system that provides opportunity for all its stakeholders, regardless of age. We were particularly impressed with your desire to learn from those who have been served by our diverse network of programming. Thank you for your magnanimous effort in accommodating the Coalition and our affiliates. Those who attended our event have ended their school year on a high note. Their work has been validated by the essence of your comments, as they strive to build strong, cohesive communities with the schoolhouse as their center. With warm appreciation, Lynne Kaplan, Manager, Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education
I have been remiss in expressing to you our gratitude for your efforts in making it possible to enhance Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor to have an outstanding physical facility. Morris N. Broad
We have an outstanding group of candidates here and we wish them all well as they seek to fill the very big shoes that our own Dr. Marty Karp leaves! Elaine Adler, Aventura Marketing Council
Dear Martin: You are a true friend. The students in our schools and the entire County of Dade are blessed to have you as their leader. Thank you! Mark J. Gordon
“I came to see what a true “mentsch” you are. You are one of the kindest most caring human beings I’ve encountered. Not only are you a devoted husband and father, but your concern for all the community has been unusually strong.” “You are an inspiration to me and to so many people. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make our community a better place.” Adele Sandberg, Ear Peace Save Your Hearing Foundation, Miami
We value your strong stand for righteousness and goodness. Very sincerely, Sholom D. Lipskar Rabbi, The Shul
On behalf of our Hi-Tide and Miami Dade District Community, I would like to say Thank You to Dr. Martin Karp and Assistant Jerold Blumstein for your dedication and leadership rendered to all the stakeholders of our great school. Dale M. Sims
Dr. Karp On behalf of my family, congregation, and the entire South Florida Jewish Community, we would like to thank you for helping to facilitate Kosher meals for our children. The Talmud writes how vital children's education is in the eyes of G-d. Thank you for nourishing their bodies while their souls get enriched. We are so grateful and owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude. Wishing you all the best! Rabbi Yehoshua Sova Rabbi-Shaare Ezra Sepharadic Congregation- Miami Beach
Dear Dr. Karp: We were all especially impressed with your efforts to make the Miami Schools an "Adoption Friendly" workplace Kind regards, Barbara Smith MiamiCAN Advocacy Director Foster Care Review