2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 222
Commending Marceline Catlett, Ed.D.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Marceline Catlett, Ed.D., superintendent of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, was named the Region III Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents in 2026; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) in 1977, Marci Catlett continued her academic pursuits by earning a bachelor's degree magna cum laude in elementary education from Virginia State University, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, as well as certificates from Oxford University, Harvard University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Howard University; and
WHEREAS, Marci Catlett began her career with FCPS in 1981 as a sixth grade teacher at Walker-Grant Middle School, and she transitioned into school administration in 1990 as an assistant principal; and
WHEREAS, as a result of her leadership, expertise, and training, Marci Catlett advanced through the ranks at FCPS over the years, from director of curriculum and instruction, to assistant superintendent for instruction and personnel, to deputy superintendent in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Marci Catlett has been superintendent of FCPS since 2019 and the school division has flourished under her leadership, implementing strategic initiatives designed to close achievement gaps, expand career and technical education opportunities, strengthen school safety, and enhance family engagement; and