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Shelli Frazier Trotman Scott is a Professor of Special Education at the University of West Georgia, serving as Interim Department Chair of Counseling, Higher Education, and Speech-Language Pathology and Interim Assistant Dean for CHS Doctoral Programs within the College of Education. She concurrently holds the position of President-Elect for the National Association for Gifted Children and has extensive prior experience as a charter school superintendent and director in Ohio public schools.
Her academic credentials from The Ohio State University include:
- Bachelor of Science in Developmental Handicaps
- Master of Arts in Technology Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Special, Gifted and Urban Education
Dr. Frazier Trotman Scott's research centers on dismantling systemic barriers in education through investigations of the achievement gap, disproportionalities in special/gifted education, dual exceptionalities, and culturally responsive classroom practices. Her work emphasizes increasing familial involvement and addressing racial identity issues, particularly focusing on African American student populations through case studies and equity-focused frameworks.
Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent thematic focus on educational equity, with recurring examination of underrepresentation in gifted programs, overrepresentation in special education, and dual exceptionalities. Her scholarship advocates for practical applications of frameworks like Bloom-Banks matrix, combats deficit thinking through racial identity studies, and addresses microaggressions in culturally diverse classrooms.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
She actively mentors doctoral students through dissertation supervision (EDSI-9998/HESA-9999 courses across multiple semesters) and co-created R.A.C.E. Mentoring – an online support community for underrepresented doctoral students and faculty. Her professional development workshops for urban districts and community dialogues on educational reform demonstrate applied engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries.
The R.A.C.E. Mentoring initiative, developed with colleagues, provides structured advocacy for Black and Hispanic scholars across academic career stages through its Facebook-based platform, directly addressing underrepresentation in higher education.
