Martha Wood

Martha Wood is a retired teacher from Charlottesville. She taught at both Charlottesville High School and Walton Middle School, after moving to Charlottesville from Fairfax County in 1979. Throughout her career, Wood was an active member of the Virginia Education Association/National Education Association, chairing several committees and actively recruiting members. Upon retiring, Wood helped restart the retired branch of the VEA and served as its first elected president. As of July, 2016, she remains an active member of the VEA-Retired. In March 2016, Wood was given the VEA Friend of Education Award for her lifetime of dedication and service. It is the highest honor the organization gives.