Dr. Don Martin has been a counselor educator, psychologist, and counselor for over 30 years.
He is an active researcher with over 80 professional journal articles, several assessment instruments and 9 books. Don's research has been featured on numerous social media sites, including NPR, USA Today, and popular magazines and television outlets. Dr. Martin has received the distinguished professor award for his research three times at Youngstown State University. There, he directs the nationally ranked urban school counseling program and is a neuropsychologist and consultant to several hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in Ohio.
Dr. Magy Martin is a faculty member in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at Walden University. She has extensive experience in the public schools as a reading teacher, principal, and associate superintendent for over 20 years. She has written numerous grants and developed programs for at-risk children. Magy is listed in Who's Who in the World, and she has worked with many successful female athletes and business entrepreneurs. Presently, she is a consultant for a large healthcare organization, where she teaches leadership skills to women in allied health fields such as nursing.
Together, Don and Magy Martin have three adult children who were all excellent college basketball players and students. Their daughters both have doctoral degrees in Psychology, and their son has both a law degree and MBA degree. The Martins presently reside in Beaver, PA, near the city of Pittsburgh. They are avid sports fan and regularly support the Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers.