Hayley (Kassen) Martin was raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, by her parents, Richard and Cheryl Kassen. She has one brother, Kyle Kassen. Hayley graduated from Ponca City High School in 2010. After graduation, she attended Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Human Services in 2016. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Reading Specialist at Northeastern State University (NSU).
Hayley began her teaching career eight years ago as a Kindergarten teacher at Hennessey Early Childhood Center and continues to teach Kindergarten. On September 20, 2017, she married her husband, Ben. As they approach their eighth wedding anniversary, much has happened in their lives. Ben works at Vance Air Force Base as an aircraft technician.
The couple has four children: Hallie (9), Kensley (9), Paxton (5), and Crew (22 months). Their children attend Hennessey Public Schools and are proud Eagles! Hayley enjoys cheering on her kids and supporting them in their various activities. The family loves spending time at the lake with friends and making lasting memories.
The Martins live in Waukomis, but Hayley also considers Hennessey to be “home.” She expressed, “I can honestly say God knew exactly what He was doing eight years ago when I took my first teaching job. I consider Hennessey to be my new ‘home,’ and some of my greatest friends are the people I have met in this town. I love raising my family in such a close-knit and amazing community.”
Hayley is a dedicated teacher who loves her students as if they were her own children. She always wears a smile and has a warm laugh that lifts everyone’s spirits. To know her is to love her, and many are grateful for her positive impact on the lives of her students, both past and present.
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