About dr. marva tutt

Dr. Marva Tutt: Educational Leader • Advocate • Innovator. Dr. Marva Tutt is a seasoned educational leader with more than 25 years of service in public education. She currently serves as the Human Resources Coordinator for the Richmond County School System, where she contributes her deep experience in leadership, administration, and school improvement. LinkedIn

Experience and leadership

Previously, Dr. Tutt held leadership roles in other districts, including as Executive Director of Secondary Schools in Georgetown County, SC, where she drove initiatives in instructional leadership, strategic planning, and school support. LeadHERShip Network 2025 Through her tenure there, she shaped policies, coached school leaders, and led efforts to improve student outcomes and educator performance. Her career also includes experience as a high school principal in her hometown of Augusta, Georgia, giving her both district-level oversight perspective and on-the-ground school leadership insight. Facebook

Leadership philosophy & focus

Equity-Driven Education: Dr. Tutt believes every student deserves access to high-quality instruction, resources, and support, regardless of background. Collaborative Coaching & Mentoring: She values fostering leadership in others through partnerships, coaching, and professional growth. Data-Informed Decision Making: She embraces evidence, feedback, and metrics to guide continuous improvement in teaching and operations. Culture & Capacity Building: Her work emphasizes strengthening school culture, capacity of leaders, and a climate of innovation and inclusion.

Credentials & recognitions

Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) AASA Superintendent Fellowship International presenter and speaker Featured speaker for women’s leadership conferences and educational forums LeadHERShip Network 2025

Commitment to community

Dr. Tutt’s leadership extends beyond school walls. She is passionate about community engagement, equity in education, and building partnerships that uplift student success and educator well-being.