• Superintendent Chuck Marcum

    Superintendent

  • Professional

    School Superintendent of Alabama

    AL Association of School Boards

    2016 Finalist Superintendent of the Year

  • Areas of Expertise

    Visionary

    Data-driven

    Instructional Leader

    Technological Innovator

    Excellent Financial Manager

    Excellent Communicator

    Strategic Planner

  • Personal Skills

    Team Oriented

    Student Focused

    Relationship Building

  • Personal Summary

    An experienced and focused superintendent who is committed to safeguarding and protecting the education and well-being of students at all times.  Chuck Marcum is passionate about giving students the best possible education in life and enjoys working in a busy environment.  He relishes the challenges of managing a diverse workload. He is able to establish supportive relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members with the aim of promoting and reinforcing a student's best interest. He is someone who is fundamentally committed to best practice and innovation while still having his feet entrenched in the day-to-day operations of Roanoke City Schools.

    Career History

    Roanoke City Schools - Roanoke, AL Superintendent
    January 2004 - Present

    Chief Executive Officer of Roanoke City School System
    Duties include but are not limited to the following:

    • Belief that all children can learn and a demonstrated ability to improve achievement
    • Knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial affairs
    • Able to work with and generate support from the entire board
    • Commitment to long-range planning
    • Analytical and problem-solving expertise and skill at making data-driven decisions
    • Ability to lead the administrative team and evaluate personnel and programs effectively
    • Commitment to ensuring safe schools and engaging the community

    Handley High School - Roanoke, AL
    Principal - July 2000 - January 2004
    Teacher - June 1990 - July 2000

    Education

    M.A. & M.Ed., Educational Administration
    Jacksonville State University, 1998

    M.A., Social Science
    Jacksonville State University, 1994

    B.S., Social Science
    University of North Alabama, 1989

     

  • Roanoke City Schools     557 Main Street    Roanoke, AL 36274     334-863-2628     cmarcum@roanokecityschools.org