Principal, Tritt Elementary Rebecca, who assisted her father in the opening of Oak Park, also provided insight into what students would be looking for in a new high school. During her high school years, she was involved in Thespians, musicals, Student Council and was a member of the Homecoming Court her senior year. She also attended Girls State.
After graduating high school, she traveled to Austria as an exchange student. She received her B.S. in Early childhood education at Kansas University Later she achieved her Master's at Brenau University, Ed.Specialist in Education Leadership from the University of Alabama, and Ed. Doctorate, at University of Alabama. Doctor Rutledge worked her way up from teacher to principal, and retired as Principal at Tritt Elementary.
She has been very involved in PTA, and other educational programs as well as Relay for Life. Through her leadership, her school has been awarded the Georgia School of Excellence (1 of 6 elementary schools in the state) and she has received the prestigious Platinum Honor Award. Rebecca lives in Kennesaw, GA and has 2 married children.