Dr. Marlon King, an educational leader within the state of Tennessee, assumed the role of Superintendent for the Jackson-Madison County School System in July 2020.

Hailing from rural West Tennessee, Dr. King has always had a deep-rooted connection to public schools, having attended them himself.

With an unwavering dedication to enhancing the quality of public education, he has devoted almost thirty years of his career to this noble cause.

Marlon's professional journey sets him apart from many educators in Tennessee, as he has gained a wealth of diverse experiences throughout his tenure. His impressive

background encompasses roles as a teacher (Shelby County Schools - legacy), principal (Fayette County Schools), Superintendent (Haywood, Fayette, and Jackson-

Madison Counties), and executive director (Tennessee Department of Education), all within the Tennessee education landscape.

Academically, Marlon earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN. He furthered his educational pursuits with a

Master of Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Notably, he achieved the distinction of being named the Outstanding Doctoral

of Education Student at the 68th Annual Honors Convocation while pursuing his Doctoral degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS.

Beyond his demanding professional responsibilities, Marlon finds solace and fulfillment in various personal interests. He maintains an active lifestyle, engaging in

workouts, running, and immersing himself in reading autobiographies, self-improvement literature, and nonfiction accounts.

Dr. King is happily married to Latisha King, a dedicated middle school teacher, and together they are proud parents to their son, Hudson, who currently attends the Jackson- Madison County School System.

Dr. King was named Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee School Boards Association in 2024.