Grant Rivera

Grant Rivera is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Superintendent of Marietta City Schools since January 2017. Previously, Grant held positions as Chief of Staff and Chief Leadership and Learning Officer at Cobb County School District, overseeing seven Assistant Superintendents and supporting over 113,000 students. As a self-employed consultant from August 2005 to June 2016, Grant provided training and presentations on family engagement to various educational conferences. Leadership extended to Fulton County Schools as Principal, where Grant facilitated the transition to a charter school district and improved graduation rates. Earlier in the career at Cobb County Schools, Grant successfully removed schools from "Needs Improvement" status and achieved notable academic gains. Grant holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration from The University of Alabama, along with multiple degrees in education from Northwestern University and other institutions.