Testimonials & tributes.

“It is a great pleasure for me to congratulate you for receiving an Honorary Life Membership in the Florida PTA.”

“I have such fond memories of your class and truly believe that I owe my love of reading to you! I am sure many others would say the same.”

“As a teacher myself, I can only wish that someday my students have such a great impression of me in years to come like the one I have of you. Thank you!”

“You are probably in large part responsible for my love for learning. I have a baby now and I hope I can recreate that love for learning in her. Again, thank you for your service to the kids, you shaped a great many lives. You shaped my life and til this day I remember the type of caring and accepting person you were.”

“At a parent/teacher meeting, you made my mother cry tears of joy by telling her what a good student I was. It was one of the proudest moments of my life. I’m not sure if you remember me specifically but I actually think about that gifted program a lot. You did an amazing job and left a wonderful impression on my life. Thank You.”

“Thank you for your encouragement and assistance throughout the years — you have been amazing!”

“I have been teaching for a while and in different states and you’re the 1st to show the care and compassion in helping our most vulnerable. Thank you.”

“Thank you for your incredible leadership and fair representation of all of us on the School Board. I always felt that you held our interests in mind and that you supported us completely.”

“It is comforting to know that someone with such integrity and insight is representing our district.”

“You have been so incredible for my son this past year and we are deeply grateful for all the effort, time, and love that you have infused your classroom with. He may grumble about doing work but he loved your classes and interesting visitors who came to the boys. You have expanded his consciousness and his love for learning. This has been a year of growth and maturing for him and I’m grateful for your impact on him. Thank you again and may Hashem continue to give you the strength to keep being a positive influence on the boys’ lives.”

“Dr. Karp, it is refreshing to have people in our lives like you who just GET IT, and then get it done. You have made a huge impact on our children’s education and our family’s life since you joined the School Board! Your insight, problem solving and desire to always improve the schools, and most importantly our children’s education, is truly appreciated. When we first meet you in 2003 when you were running for school board representative, we had no idea what a difference you would make in our schools and in our lives. Thank you for all that you do, for GETTING IT, and then getting it done! Words cannot express our gratitude.”

“I want to thank you with all the love a mother can muster! Thank you for your understanding, kindness and assistance.”

“I applaud your incredible commitment and dedication to our children. Your accomplishments are so admirable and your impact is great. Having my son in public school was a completely new experience for me. From the very first time I met you, you were warm and approachable. You made a HUGE school system feel welcoming and tight knit. It was not only tight knit, but well-run.”

“I am always proud to shake your hand and to know that you represent my family on the school board. As a resident of Miami-Dade County I know that we are truly blessed to have you as a board member. I deeply appreciate all of the hard work that you do, much of it unseen by the public, for my daughter and for the rest of the children of this county. What you do matters.”

“Thank you for your support…we have hope.”

“Your dedication to education is appreciated by the students and employees of the College.”

“Thank you for providing vision, dedication and compassionate leadership.”

“We are grateful for your continued support of The Education Fund and your belief in what we do.”

“Thanks for standing up for us so we can stand up for our students.”

“Thank you for truly being my partner in trying to make Y.E.S. a better school.”

“Martin Karp served honorably and fought for us for 16 years. His entire focus was on the children.”

“We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation for your endless support.”

“Dr. Karp, I hold you in exceptionally high regard on both a professional and personal level.”

“You mean the world to the school. I am so happy that you are part of so much of what we do.”

“You were perfect last night. Your words were impactful and moving.”

“I am very impressed with your caring and concern for MDCPS students.”

“I really think you are a Tzadick and it is an honor to be a friend and partner.”

“You personify the dictum from our Sages 'Who is a wise man?' One who learns from all people.”

“Since joining our YES/YMS family, you have greatly influenced every aspect of our school.”

“Dr. Karp has given himself duly to the cause of education and we are lucky to have his expertise.”

“It has been amazing getting to know you and seeing all the amazing things that you have done.”

“Thank you for all of your time, guidance and support. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are remarkable.”

“You see each student as an individual with unique strengths and interests.”

“Your outstanding service as Underwriting Director...provided the most underwriting in WVUM history.”

“I think we should name you Mr. Creativity. Thank you for all of your efforts.”