Dr. Andrea Marr selected as new Camp Lejeune Community Superintendent

Mr. Ryan Smith, Mid-Atlantic District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrea Marr as the new Community Superintendent for Camp Lejeune, effective October 6, 2024.

"Dr. Marr's extensive experience, both in educational leadership and within military environments, makes her an ideal fit for our community at Camp Lejeune," Smith said. "Her commitment to educational excellence and her understanding of the unique needs of military families will undoubtedly benefit our students and staff."

Marr's career in education spans over two decades, beginning in the Harnett County School District, where she taught English language arts and history and later served as an instructional coach. Her journey then took her to Arizona, where she served as the Director of the Cambridge International Curriculum for the Yuma Union High School District. In this capacity, she led initiatives that significantly improved ACT and Cambridge Assessment scores across multiple high schools.

Since joining the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in 2017, Marr has held pivotal roles, starting as an Assistant Principal at Barsanti Elementary School in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She progressed to the principalship at Murray Elementary School, Fort Stewart, Georgia, and most recently, has been the principal at Fort Campbell High School, Kentucky. At Fort Campbell, she spearheaded the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which notably enhanced school-wide literacy rates.

Marr holds a Doctorate in Administration and Educational Leadership from Liberty University, alongside an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership and Administration, and a Master's in Administration from Walden University. She also earned her bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University and holds a K-12 Structured English Immersion endorsement from Arizona Western University. 

Marr is an Army veteran who has served as a military police officer and with The Old Guard in Arlington, Virginia, in her new role at Camp Lejeune, where she will continue to drive educational innovation and support the academic needs of military-connected students.