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About Marvin Elementary
About Our School
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Marvin Elementary serves kindergarten to fifth-grade students and is located in Marvin. We are a school with a strong collaborative team of parents, students and staff. Our school community provides our students with the most meaningful, rewarding, and positive educational experience possible.
Marvin Elementary opened in the Fall of 2002. We serve approximately 754 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. We received a School Performance Grade of A in 2023, which is the highest distinction that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction bestows upon schools in our state.
Our school has a 94% student attendance rate, 100% of our teachers are fully licensed and highly qualified, and 30% have advanced degrees. While these numbers say a great deal about our school and our student performance, the experiences and perspectives of our students and parents are even more important.
- Address: Marvin Elementary School, 9700 Marvin School Road, Marvin, NC 28173
- Phone: 704-296-6357
- Fax: 704-843-6911
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- Mascot: Mustangs
- Colors: Blue and red
- Start Bell: 7:30 a.m.
- End Bell: 2 p.m.
- Mission: Preparing all students to succeed.
- Vision: Empowering and motivating students to become independent, life-long learners who reach their full potential as caring and contributing global citizens.
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Meet Our School Leaders
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Dr. Scott Spencer (Principal)
About Dr. SpencerDr. Scott Spencer is proudly entering his 32nd year in public education. The 2025-26 school year will be his 20th year working for Union County Public Schools. Dr. Spencer is honored to be a member of the Marvin Elementary School community, and he has lived in the Marvin Ridge community for 20 years.
Dr. Spencer received his Bachelor of Arts from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. He earned his Master's degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He furthered his education by earning his Educational Specialist's degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Spencer earned his second Educational Specialist's degree in Educational Leadership and his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Wingate University.
Dr. Spencer’s career in education began in 1994. Prior to coming to Union County, he spent twelve years with the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida. In Palm Beach County, he served as a classroom teacher for eleven years, and one year in an administrative role.
Dr. Spencer began his career with UCPS as an assistant principal at Wesley Chapel Elementary School in 2006. He then spent two years as an assistant principal at Rea View Elementary School, including the first two years when the school opened. He also served as the assistant principal at Sun Valley Elementary School for two years before being named the principal of Shiloh Elementary School in June, 2011. Dr. Spencer served as Shiloh's principal for eight years. He became the first principal of Shiloh Valley Primary School in June, 2019. Dr. Spencer was named the principal of Marvin Elementary School in January, 2022.
As both a teacher and an administrator, he has always felt strongly about creating positive relationships between schools and communities. He believes in being a highly visible administrator, and he enjoys interacting with teachers, students, parents, and staff on a daily basis. Dr. Spencer's recent honors and professional activities include the following:
- Union County Public Schools Principal of the Year
- Union County Educational Office Professionals Administrator of the Year
Dr. Spencer currently resides in Union County with his wife, Kim, their two children, Jonathan (26), Kaylee (23), and their Golden Retriever, Patrick. Mrs. Spencer is a UCPS teacher at nearby Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and she is also entering her 32nd year as a teacher. Both of their children attended schools in the Marvin Ridge Cluster, and they both graduated from Marvin Ridge High School. Jonathan graduated from Appalachian State University, and Kaylee recently graduated from Meredith College. Kaylee is currently serving as a UCPS teacher. When he is not at school, Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar, exercising, and working around the yard.
Dr. Spencer is passionate about serving this wonderful school community that he has called home for 20 years. He is committed to maintaining the high expectations for excellence that have been in place at Marvin Elementary School for many years.
Dr. Spencer looks forward to working with his staff members and partnering with the school community in order to fulfill Marvin Elementary School's mission of "preparing all students to succeed."
Contact Dr. Spencer
- Phone: 704-296-6357
- Email: scott.spencer@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Stephanie Belk (Assistant Principal)
About Mrs. BelkStephanie Belk has over twenty years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from High Point University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in elementary education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Winthrop University.
Mrs. Belk began teaching in 2001 at Phelps Luck Elementary in Howard County, Maryland. She taught fourth grade there for three years before relocating to the Charlotte area with her family. Mrs.Belk taught first, fourth, and fifth grades in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (at McKee Road Elementary and Ballantyne Elementary) for thirteen years before moving to Union County Public Schools. She has served as an instructional support specialist in UCPS for the past three and a half years, working primarily at Marvin Elementary. As an instructional support specialist, Mrs. Belk supported district-wide initiatives, developed standards-aligned curriculum, and partnered with teachers to help improve instructional practices.
Mrs. Belk and her husband, Andy, live in the Weddington area. Together, they have two children: Zachary (19) and Madison (16). Her family also includes Chloe, a golden retriever mix. Outside of work, Mrs. Belk loves to spend time with her family, read, and travel. She is very excited for the opportunity to continue serving the Marvin Elementary family!
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School Performance Director
- Dr. Jennifer Topper
- 704-296-9898
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Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Dr. Scott Spencer
- Representative: Lauren MacKenzie
The Marvin Community
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The Village of Marvin is a small, quaint, rural town providing an equestrian feel with its annual MARES event and the development of walking trails to connect our neighborhoods. The Village of Marvin offers a tranquil setting with beautiful open spaces and farmland and provides a great quality of life for its residents.
