Opinions of peers and former students:

"I'm a former AEC student. Madden, huh? Let's see... yeh, I remember. He was in one of my classes. You say he was the teacher?"

Jack Splatt, former AEC 110 student, 1992

"Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, you know. He's . . . how should I say it? . . . He's not ALL bad. Yeh, that's it."

Jill Yamamura, former officemate at the University of Waikiki

"Madden's good. I took five computer drawing classes from him. Now I'm starting to learn how to use the Delete key. I owe it all to him."

I.M. Sloe, former AEC student

"He's a great teacher. He teaches by example. When he explains something, he's so dumb that you're constantly reminded of the importance of education."

Calvin Klein Jr., Department Chair at UHPA

"Yeh, how ya' doin'? I'd be glad to tell ya' about that guy Madden (we used to call him 'Da Worm'). We was business partners a few years ago. We had a real successful thing goin'. I learned a lot from 'em, and he got me where I am today. When I get outta here in one year, two months, and five days, I'm gonna pay 'em a visit -- jus' to thank 'em in my own way for where he got me, you know? Tell Da Worm I haven't forgotten 'em."

Jake "Da Snuffer" Palooza, former business associate.

"He's . . . . uh, he's . . . . I suppose he's . . . . Yeh, OK . . he's a teacher I know."

G.M.I. Krayzee, former colleague at the University of Mummamoomoohaha

"You want a peer opinion of mine? A PEER? That's an insult."

Michael Ling, professional colleague

"The greatest teacher I've known. A real inspiration to his students, phenomenally knowledgeable, and he's been a tremendous impact on my life. I appreciate the opportunity to offer my opinion. Don Martin is the best."

Cliff Noats, former student (of Don Martin -- oops)

"You must be joking! I'd like to tell you a few things about that guy, but I can't. A judge a few years ago said I needed to find some better language."

Lin Sue Madden, former wife and colleague (current Maple Ridge Sanitarium resident)

"Sure I know him. I try to take as many classes as I can from him. He makes everything so simple that you can usually get an "A" and at the same time get your money back at the end."

Tim Cruise, recent AEC 110, 114, and 118 student

"He's OK. One thing I noticed, though, is that he gets a strange look on his face if you ask him if his online peer opinions are real."

Sloeto Catchon, current student

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