Marvin W. Lishman

Marvin Lishman became head of Magnolia Heights School in Senatobia, MS, in 1981.

Lishman holds an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University, a master’s degree from Delta State University, and a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervision from the University of Mississippi. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Mississippi College and Delta State. Lishman has served on numerous committees and in leadership roles for SAIS, SACS, MAIS, and AdvanceEd. He served on the SAIS Board of Trustees from 2009-2016, including as executive committee secretary.