Interim-Superintendent
479-787-4100 ext 1
jeff.gravette@gravetteschools.net
Mr. Jeff Gravette was born in Rogers and attended school K-12 at the Rogers School District. He later attended college at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 1999. Gravette received a Master’s Degree from the University of Arkansas in 2006, and completed a Specialist’s Degree in 2013. Gravette spent his early career running youth programs for the Rogers Recreation Association from 1995 to 2002. He then taught elementary and high school classes in the Lawrence School District in Kansas.
Mr. Gravette returned to Arkansas and worked as a sixth grade teacher in Gravette from 2004-2012. In 2012, Mr. Gravette was appointed the principal of Decatur Northside Elementary at the Decatur School District. In 2014, he was promoted to superintendent at Decatur School District. Mr. Gravette returned home to Gravette in the role of assistant superintendent in July of 2018. His last role prior to being named interim superintendent was teaching high school social studies at Gravette High School.
Jeff is the great-great grandson of Ellis Tillman Gravett, one of the founders of Gravette. He is a five time teacher of the year recipient, most recently during the 2023-2024 school year for Gravette High School. “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to lead our district. I am honored that the Gravette School Board has placed their faith in me to guide us forward. I love this school district and our incredible staff and students. The community support we have is second to none.” Gravette and his wife Nivi have one daughter who attends Gravette Middle School.
