Superintendent's Office
About the Superintendent
Superintendent's Vision
Imagine a school district where all students are supported in a myriad of ways. A community dedicated to the learning and development of every child. A group of incredible educators who are fully focused on the success of every school. Welcome to Marietta City Schools.
We have a strong and proud tradition of excellence, dating back to our founding in 1892. I am honored to serve as superintendent and I believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and achieve at their fullest potential. It is a privilege to support the teachers and staff who work each day on behalf of our students.
There are amazing and wonderful things happening every day in our schools and I welcome you to take a look. We are Marietta City Schools and we are proud to be: Special. Different. Better.
Contacts
Grant Rivera, Ed.D
Marietta City Schools
Gitty Landrum
Executive Assistant
(770) 422-3500 ext. 7253
For media inquiries/interviews:
MCS Communication Department
Dr. Rivera's Biography
Dr. Rivera and his family
Grant Rivera has been the proud Superintendent of Marietta City Schools since 2016, leading the district’s 12 schools, approximately 8,900 students, and 1,200 employees. He is a career educator who has served as a principal, teacher, and coach prior to becoming superintendent. He is humbled and honored to be leading Marietta City Schools, where the district serves as a state and national model for innovation and the science of reading.
Grant holds a bachelor’s degree in education and social policy from Northwestern University and earned a master’s degree in special education and a Doctorate of Education with an emphasis in school law from the University of Alabama. Dr. Rivera and his wife, Jenn, live in Marietta with their two daughters. Grant and his family are committed, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, to raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research, as his daughter is a stage IV cancer survivor.