Lucena Ross has an extensive background in education and human resources, currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Marietta City Schools since July 2016. Previously, Lucena held the position of Assistant Principal within Cobb County School District from July 2014 to June 2016 and worked at Cobb County Schools from August 2001 to July 2014 in various roles, including Assistant Administrator, ESOL Department Chair, and Mathematics Teacher. Earlier work experience includes serving as a Human Resources Employee Benefits Specialist and as a Human Resources and Purchasing Assistant for the City of Smyrna. Lucena holds a School Leadership Specialist degree from Berry College, a Master's in Math Education from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.