Bruce D. Wright PhD

Bruce and Elaine Wright have been married for fifty years. They met in college, where Elaine studied art education and went on to teach for thirty years in kindergarten through eighth grade. Now retired from teaching, she’s active in church activities and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Initially a literature major, Bruce transferred to special education. While enrolled, Bruce became active with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and Student Division (SCEC), where he served as Ohio state president. Upon graduation, Bruce earned a Master of Divinity degree (Theology) and a Ph.D. in counseling. He is ordained and serves as Bishop in the Evangelical Episcopal Communion. He served 20 years as the senior chaplain in a five-hospital system in the Tampa area. Bruce and Elaine have three children and seven wonderfully gifted grandchildren.