Dr. Douglas Lee Ragland retired as Superintendent of the Midfield City School System September 1, 2010, after 34 years of service in education in 4 respective school systems in the state of Alabama including the Birmingham City School System.

During his career, he served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, personnel coordinator, hearing officer, and superintendent of two respective school districts.

Dr. Ragland currently serves as the Alabama Commissioner of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission.

Dr. Ragland is very active in the community by serving on the Birmingham Planning Commission, UAB National Alumni Society Board of Directors, Midfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Chief Financial Officer at Upper Room Fellowship Church.

Dr. Ragland received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama where he was named the Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership.

Dr. Ragland is married to the former Ms. Teresa Wiggi.

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