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For 20 years, Dr. Sharmayne Rutledge has transformed the lives of students through high-quality education. She has filled every role that impacts students, including teacher, assistant principal, principal, principal supervisor, and district administrator. Her accolades are numerous. Dr. Rutledge was recognized as simi-finalist and finalist for Louisiana's Principal of the Year. Previously, Dr. Rutledge supervised traditional and magnet school principals resulting in over 80% of schools increasing their School Performance Score (SPS). She has also been awarded many grants and resources because of her vision and commitment that all learners – regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, school setting, learning style, or special needs –receive high-quality learning.  

As the Chief Executive Officer of Invicta Consulting, LLC, Dr. Rutledge will continue to impact education by transforming educational experiences. Dr. Rutledge has served as an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction with East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), which was comprised of the Office of Teaching and Learning. Her role included setting the vision and managing implementation for the following departments: Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, Foreign Language, and Technology Integration. 

As an inclusive leader who creates leadership opportunities, recently, Dr. Rutledge has worked with internal and external stakeholders to transition the district’s learning from brick and mortar to virtual learning during COVID-19. She has strong relationships with the State Department of Education as she works with them to ensure compliance with state initiatives. 

Dr. Rutledge attended Southern University (2000 and 2002), Northcentral University (2016), and received her Doctorate of Philosophy from Louisiana State University (2016). Her dissertation was titled, “What Do Teachers Know About Differentiated Instruction”.

Dr. Rutledge was born in Panama. She enjoys mentoring and traveling. She is a member of True Vine Baptist Church where she has been a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years. Dr. Rutledge is happily married to Attorney Domoine D. Rutledge and together they have two sons, Darren and Dillon Rutledge.