Encourages students to think critically.
Tommy Martin is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science department at Palm Beach State College, serving primarily from the Palm Beach Gardens campus at 3160 PGA Boulevard, MS 45, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science Education and a Master of Science in Human Service Administration, both from Nova Southeastern University. His career at the college includes a previous appointment as Department Chair for Computer Science, as listed in the 2017-2018 Palm Beach State College catalog. Reachable by phone at (561) 868-3226, Martin focuses on delivering practical computer science education to students pursuing associate and bachelor degrees.
In 2023, Tommy Martin received a nationally recognized credential in online teaching excellence, co-endorsed by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE), joining 115 Palm Beach State College faculty in this achievement. He maintains an extensive teaching schedule across multiple terms, offering up to eight sections per semester. These include numerous instances of CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications for Associate of Arts degrees in both in-person formats—at Belle Glade (CRB 0221, CRB 0224) and Palm Beach Gardens (SC 0109, SC 0154)—and online via Canvas. His courses also encompass CGS 1513 Electronic Spreadsheets for Associate of Science degrees, CIS 2321 System Analysis and Design for AS degrees, and ISM 4011 Management Information Systems for Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, largely online to enhance accessibility. Martin proctors the CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications Challenge Exam at the Lake Worth campus in TC 406, supports prior learning through challenge exams and PLA forms, and provides academic counseling via dedicated online forms. He participates in the Computer Information Systems cluster, as shown in archived meeting minutes such as those from August 2016, aiding in curriculum and departmental matters.
