The Rev. Cn. Dr. Heather Patton-Graham came to St. Christopher’s in 2026 as the new Upper School Chaplain. In addition to serving as the spiritual leader of the Upper School, Rev. Patton-Graham oversees Chapel, teaches in the religion department, and supports the Missionary Society. Before joining St. Christopher's, Rev. Patton-Graham served in the Diocese of Hawaii as Dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew and Chaplain at St. Andrew’s Schools in Honolulu. Before serving in Hawaii, she served as chaplain at St. Albans School in Washington D.C.. Rev. Patton-Graham holds a B.A. from the University of Delaware in American Studies and Black American Studies, a M.Div. with Honors from the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, and a D. Min. from Virginia Theological Seminary.

The Rev. Patton-Graham is married to the Rev. Cn. Dr. Alexander Graham, also an Episcopal priest. They have one adult daughter who is a middle school English teacher here in Richmond.