- Fax
- N/A
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Department
- Graduate and Adult Education
- Location
- Bridwell Hall
- Room
- 222
- College
- College of Education, West
- Bio
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Dr. Daniel Frazier was recently selected by MSU to serve as an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the West College of Education. His primary teaching responsibility is classes for the school superintendency and for the Carnegie Project for the Educational Doctorate.
Dr. Frazier has enjoyed a long career in public schools having served as an English teacher, activities director, and principal. For more than half his career, he has been a superintendent of schools in a number of public school systems. In 2012, Dr. Frazier was recognized by eSchool News and its sponsors as National Tech-Savvy Superintendent of the Year.
Frazier earned his Doctorate of Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, where he played NCAA Division II football. Additionally, he attained a Master of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska - Omaha and a Specialist Degree in School District Administration from Drake University, Des Moines.
Dr. Frazier enjoys hiking, bicycling, golf, water sports, travel, guitar, reading, and family time. A native of Guthrie Center, Iowa, Dr. Frazier attended public school in Harlan, Iowa, where his father served as superintendent for 23 years. His Twitter handle is @DanielLFrazier.
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska | Education Doctorate | 2008 |
| Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa | Education Specialist | 1997 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Master of Science | 1983 |
| Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa | Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond-Klemme (Iowa) Community School District | Superintendent | 07/01/2017 | 06/30/2023 |
| Litchfield (Minnesota) Public Schools | Superintendent | 07/01/2012 | 06/30/2017 |
| Sioux Central (Iowa) Community School District | Superintendent | 07/01/2006 | 06/30/2012 |
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Frazier, D. (2016, February). Leaders of Learning: Innovative and Personalized Strategies for Teacher Professional Development, Phoenix, AZ: National Conference on Education, American Association of School Administrators.
Frazier, D. (2015, February). Leadership in the Information Age: A Changing Role for Superintendents, San Diego, CA: National Conference on Education, American Association of School Administrators.
Frazier, D. (2015, February). The Superintendent’s Social Media Lounge: Appropriate Uses, San Diego, CA: National Conference on Education, American Association of School Administrators.
Frazier, D. (2013, June). Taking the Helm, Opening Keynote Address, Des Moines, IA: The Annual Heartland Summer Technology Institute, Heartland Area Education Agency 11.
Frazier, D. (2013, February). Leading by Example: Modeling the Use of Technology, Los Angeles, CA: National Conference on Education, American Association of School Administrators.
WRITINGS PUBLISHED
Frazier, D. (2012, August). Tech leadership: what superintendents can learn from Twitter. School Administrator, 69(7), 11.