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.

It is a great pleasure for me to congratulate you for receiving an Honorary Life Membership in the Florida PTA. The membership is being presented to you because of your meritorious and outstanding service on behalf of children and youth. It is the highest honor the Florida PTA can bestow on anyone. Lenelle Cruse, President, Florida PTA

Thank you for your support…we have hope. Sincerely, Karla Hernandez-Mats, President, United Teachers of Dade

Your dedication to education is appreciated by the students and employees of the College. I thank you for your commitment to public service. Eduardo J. Padron, President, Miami Dade College

You are the best School Board Vice Chair Ever!! Your thoughtfulness, support and genuine concern for all students will be remembered. It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for everything. With Love and Gratitude, Gloria Barnes, Principal

[We] would like to recognize you for your hard work and dedication on behalf of the children attending the public schools in our community. Thank you for your constant support of the students, staff and programs at our school particularly. It is a pleasure to work with you as we continually strive to take Miami-Dade County by storm. Dawn Baglos, Pamela Clappier, Beatriz Jorva, Regina Lowe-Smith, Daniel Ponkey, David Rodriquez, Liz Morgan, Michelle Russell, Jean Rosenfied

Thank you for providing vision, dedication and compassionate leadership. Ivan Yaeger

On behalf of the students, parents and staff at Fienberg-Fisher Elementary, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your continued support. It was extremely comforting to see you at the City of Miami Beach Commissioner’s Finance Committee meeting yesterday, as I was presenting and you were representing us with the clinic issue. The respect, reverence and pride that the city officials showed towards you as you expressed your point of view on the issue were impressive. The way you spoke as a representative of our Superintendent and as a concerned School Board Member evidenced your desire to help. In a very short time, you are truly carving a very positive impression in our community. We are thankful for the interest you have taken in our school, listening, and acting on the issues that are important to our parents and staff. We commend you for this kind of commitment and leadership. Olga M. Figueras, Principal

We are grateful for your continued support of The Education Fund and your belief in what we do for MDCPS. But, most of all, thank you for pushing through all of your innovative, cost-effective ideas to help improve our school system. You are quite the visionary, and that is just the type of person we need to lead this district and make it a better place for our children to succeed. We are big supporters of you and your issues and will continue to advocate for you as a board member. You are a true role model. Thank you for making a difference in so many lives. Kindest regards, Stacey Stacey de la Grana Director of Special Projects The Education Fund

Marty, Thanks for standing up for us so we can stand up for our students. Karen Aronowitz, President, United Teachers of Dade

Thank you for truly being my partner in trying to make Y.E.S. a better school. Your impact is felt throughout the entire organization. Rabbi Dovid Nathan, Executive Director, Yeshiva Elementary/Middle School

Martin Karp served honorably and fought for us for 16 years. His entire focus was on the children—his policy initiatives were educational and he avoided politics. He is a person of the utmost integrity and highest moral character—he is a mensch. Hon. Enid Weisman, Aventura Mayor (2014-2022) Miami-Dade Schools Associate and Region Superintendent, Retired Founding Principal, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation for your endless support to the students, parents, faculty and staff of Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center. Your dedication, commitment and support proved fruitful. Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center will be forever grateful. Aisha V. Marrero, EESAC Chairperson

Karp’s vote for public school funding makes the grade! United Teachers of Dade (literature)

I am proud to endorse Dr. Karp for his teaching passion, his experience and his integrity. He is highly respected in the educational community. Howard Fellman, Dean, PC Professor

The Best! Frank V. MacBride Jr.

Dr. Karp, I hold you in exceptionally high regard on both a professional and personal level and know the talent and wealth of experience you bring. James R. Haj, CEO, The Children’s Trust

You mean the world to the school. I am so happy that you are part of so much of what we do. I am very grateful. Thank you. Rabbi Yitzhak Zweig, President, Talmudic University

You were perfect last night. Your words were impactful and moving. Thank you for joining us and inspiring our community to lead by example. Warmest regards, Leslie Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Chief Learning and Development Officer

I am very impressed with your caring and concern for MDCPS students. Elaine Liftin Council for Educational Change

I really think you are a Tzadick and it is an honor to be a friend and partner in our children’s education!!! Rabbi Yisroel Janowski, Head of School

You personify the dictum from our Sages "Who is a wise man?" One who learns from all people." This is reflected by your unique ability to find the common ground between all people and thereby discover a synergistic solution even in the thorniest circumstances. You are a true gift to our entire educational system on all levels. May HaShem continue to give you the strength and wisdom to help His People. Rabbi Akiva Zweig, Rosh Yeshiva, Talmudic University (and Sarah Zweig & family)

Since joining our YES/YMS family, you have greatly influenced every aspect of our school. Your experience, expertise and ongoing care have a profound impact on our students, teachers and administration. Rabbi Yosef Zemel, Principal, YMS

Your contribution to education in South Florida over the last twenty-five years is truly remarkable. We are so proud to have you as an integral part of our educational team. Perhaps more importantly--you are an amazing person to know you is to love you. Rabbi Yitzhak Zweig, President, Talmudic University (and family)

Dr. Karp has given himself duly to the cause of education and we are lucky to have his expertise and dedication focused on the students of YES. Rabbi Chaim Friedman, Development Director, Talmudic University (and Shaindy Friedman)

It has been amazing getting to know you and seeing all the amazing things that you have already done for the YES family and organization. Your passion and warm ways are inspirational and so very much appreciated. Rabbi Daniel Presberg, Principal, YES Girls

Thank you for all of your time, guidance and support. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are remarkable and have a powerful impact on the entire staff, parent and student body. Having the merit to observe and interact with you daily has been an awesome privilege. May you continue to go from strength to strength. Rabbi Elchanan Zweig, Principal, YES Boys

You see each student as an individual with unique strengths and interests and you believe in the potential for every child to be a successful learner. Mrs. Sharon Levine, Associate Principal, YES

Your outstanding service as Underwriting Director, both individually and as a leader of your team, provided the most underwriting in the history of WVUM. Thank you for this service, not only to WVUM, but also to the whole University family. William R. Butler, Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Miami