Marion County School Board Announces Interim Superintendent

Dr. Shirley Gamble will take on the role effective June 15. She most recently served as Chief of Schools for the Sumter County School District.

The Marion County School Board has named the district’s new interim superintendent.

Dr. Shirley Gamble will take on the role effective June 15. She most recently served as Chief of Schools for the Sumter County School District.

In addition to those duties, Gamble also served as Acting Superintendent of the Sumter County School District for most of the current school year. She is bringing a broad range of experience to the Marion County School District, having served as a teacher and an administrator at the building and district office levels for over 20 years.

Dr. Gamble is taking on the position following the district’s longtime Superintendent, Dr. Kandace Bethea’s retirement to pursue other opportunities.