PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) – Russell County elementary teacher Brandy Wells-Martin recently appeared on Netflix’s “A Different World.” She said the work ethic needed to balance two careers was instilled in her at a young age.
Early start in the arts
Wells-Martin spent most of her childhood in Richland, Georgia. She said she was involved in ballet, tap dancing and gymnastics. She said she became involved in modeling at age 8.
She graduated from Troy University with a major in theatre and dance.
“The love of the arts, I love the arts. I love becoming. And being able to get into these roles and these characters and entertaining people,” Wells-Martin said.
Teaching and acting
Wells-Martin said her path was not always easy. She grew up in small towns, including Richland and Willacoochee, Georgia, where she said there were not always opportunities for her to showcase her talents. She said her mother involved her in local activities but often had to make the drive to Atlanta…