the Reverend Eliza Ragsdale

The Reverend Eliza Ragsdale has a range of work experience in Episcopal schools and churches. The Reverend Eliza started their career in 2008 as the Assistant Head of School and Episcopal Clergy at St. Mark's Episcopal Church and School. In this role, they were responsible for assisting in the management of the school. Additionally, in 2013, they became the Assistant Head of School at the same institution. Then, in 2011, they joined Saint Christopher's By The Sea Episcopal Church & School as the First Chaplain. As the Chaplain, they focused on conflict resolution, developed the Religious curriculum, and created the liturgy for the school. The Reverend Eliza also taught Religion classes and established student-focused events and practices that are still used today.

The Reverend Eliza Ragsdale began their education by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology & Social Work from Mary Baldwin University. Following this, they pursued a Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in Sociology & Social Work with School Emphasis at Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Social Work between 1983 and 1985. Later on, they attended the Duke Divinity School, where they pursued a Master of Divinity degree in Theology. After that, they furthered their education at Yale Divinity School, where they earned another Master of Divinity degree with a focus on Theology. The specific dates for their degrees from Duke Divinity School and Yale Divinity School are unavailable. Additionally, Eliza Ragsdale completed their high school education at St. Mary's School Episcopal Boarding School in Raleigh, NC. Unfortunately, further details about their education at Mary Baldwin University are not provided.