Trish Parrish

Trish Parrish has a diverse work experience in the field of education. Trish is currently the Vice President at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lindsey Wilson College from July 2017 to May 2023. Trish also worked at Saint Leo University, where they held multiple roles including Associate Vice President/Regional Accreditation Officer from July 2011 to June 2017, Faculty from February 2001 to June 2017, and Associate Professor from February 2001 to August 2010.

Trish Parrish completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Deaf Education/ Elementary Education at Flagler College from 1981 to 1985. Trish then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Behavior Disorders/Early Childhood Education from the University of South Florida, where they studied from 1995 to 1998. Later, from 1998 to 2001, Trish enrolled in the same university to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education.