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University of Exeter Appoints Ashley Taylor as Dean of Students

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
12 Mar 2024
Industry
Higher Education
Location
United Kingdom

Ashley Taylor arrives from Episcopal in Virginia and will succeed Russell Weatherspoon in July 2024.

 

A lifelong educator whose teaching career began in the biology classroom before shifting to administration will be Exeter’s next Dean of Students, Principal Bill Rawson announced Tuesday.

In a large pool of highly qualified candidates, Ashley stood out for her ability to inspire students and build meaningful collaborative relationships across the community.

Bill Rawson

University of Exeter

Principal

ABOUT ASHLEY TAYLOR

Taylor began teaching at Pingry School in New Jersey, where she also coached lacrosse.

Two years later, she moved to St. Mark’s School in Massachusetts, where she held the roles of biology teacher, head coach of girls varsity lacrosse, girls hockey coach, dorm head and faculty adviser.

Since joining Episcopal in 2010, she has been a teacher, coach, dorm head, student adviser, member of the senior leadership team, member of the student life and student health review committees, and chair of strategic planning and scheduling committees and a diversity task force, among other responsibilities.

Taylor earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University, she was a member of the varsity women’s lacrosse team. She earned a Master of Liberal Arts with extension studies in Biology from Harvard University. She is married with two children.

She has received numerous awards and recognition during her time there.

Ashley stood out for her commitment to challenging and supporting all students in an environment where they are deeply known and encouraged to develop character, self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of purpose.

Bill Rawson

University of Exeter

Principal

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