Marvin Coote- Head of School, Head of School, joins us this year after working as the Executive Director of the Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation since 2009. At HYSF, he worked with middle school students through a 14-26 month, rigorous academic program that prepared them for acceptance and success at independent high schools throughout New England. Prior to HYSF, Marvin worked for New Community for Children in Washington, D.C. as the Executive Director for 4 years. Before that, he worked with the Coaching for College Program and Kids Computer Workshop in a series of administrative roles. Prior to working in Washington, Marvin worked in Boston for the National Coalition of Advocates for Students, a policy, research, and advocacy group for minority youth. Marvin’s first job out of college was Director of Planning and Development at YouthBuild Boston. 

Marvin graduated from Harvard College in 1995 with Bachelors degree in Government. In college, Marvin named a Stride Rite Fellow to mark his commitment to public service. Recently, Marvin was elected to the Board of Directors of Bay Path College.