Miami Dolphins icon Dan Marino surprised local teacher Mary Martinez with news that she's heading to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Martinez, known for her football-themed lessons at Pinecrest Elementary School, was overjoyed when Marino and the NFL gifted her the tickets via a video message.
Known for creatively incorporating football and math into her lessons, Martinez has become a viral sensation, drawing the attention of the NFL. Her approach includes using football terms to teach vocabulary and prefixes to her third-grade students, a method they thoroughly enjoy.
Her students, aware of the surprise, managed to keep it a secret until the big reveal. Inspired by the impact of her story, Martinez hopes to encourage other educators to integrate their passions into their teaching.
This Super Bowl trip, her first visit to Vegas, comes with a special twist: Martinez will be cheering for the 49ers, despite being a longtime Dolphins fan and previously supporting the Chiefs. She's excited to represent teachers at the Super Bowl.