Superintendent Chuck Marcum

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:

• The 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