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Patricia Gilcrest-Frazier was recognized for her outstanding service and leadership in the role of the Special Education Director in Flint Community Schools by the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE). The criteria for receiving the award was the candidate had to be a fully approved Director of Special Education, demonstrates qualities of service, leadership, vision and collaboration, a leader of vision and implements innovative programming which contributes to the field of special education, and including organization involvement, volunteerism and years of service. There are a total of 759 districts within the state of Michigan and over 600 directors of special education in the state of Michigan, and this distinguished award was given because of Patricia Gilcrest- Frazier’s commitment and dedication.
The recipient graduated from Henderson State University (1974) with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Michigan State University (1982) with a master’s degree in Learning Disabilities and Eastern Michigan University with an Educational Specialist degree (1994) in Educational Leadership.
Patricia Gilcrest- Frazier is truly a person who is instrumental in providing the highest quality of service to the Flint Community Schools. She is undeniably dedicated to students, staff and families. Gilcrest- Frazier devotes and dedicates hours of her time and energy to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. She leads her school district with optimism, energy and vision. She is instrumental in bringing innovative ideas and programs to the Flint Community Schools which has enabled the district to make a difference in the lives of many students, teachers, and school and district-level administrators.
As a result of her positive leadership and ability to provide direction to her school district, more students are “receiving instruction in the general education setting which has enabled the district in significantly moving toward the state goal.” She consistently aims to improve the Special Education department in her school district by clarifying and fine-tuning processes and procedures for providing services for students with disabilities. Her belief statement is to find new and innovative concepts to improve instruction for all children. She relentlessly focuses on finding best practice techniques and strategies which are considered as beneficial for all within the school district.
In addition, Patricia Gilcrest- Frazier serves as the President of the International Dyslexic Association (Michigan Branch), President of the Genesee County Association of Special Education Administrators, is a MAASE Representative on the Office of Special Education- Early Intervening Services (OSE-EIS) Disproportionality/Data Advisory Committee, member of the Learning Disabilities Association, member of Council of Exceptional Children. She has participated in the Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program (Michigan-EPFP), Congress of Flint School Administrators Executive Board, membership in Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Gamma Beta Phi and she serves on many other executive boards and committees.
She is involved in her community through her church, Second Chance, Youth Leadership Incorporated Executive Board member, Education Committee for the NAACP, Junior St. Celia, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated, Zeta Omega Chapter.
- Participated in the Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program
- Is a Member of the Learning Disabilities Association Council of Exceptional Children
- Is President of the International Dyslexic Association – Michigan Branch
- Is Secretary of the Phi Delta Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha Youth Leadership Incorporated
- Is the MAASE Representative on the OSE-EIS Disproportionality Advisory Committee
- Second Chance Church Trustee
- Is an officer on the Flint School Administrators Executive Board
- Is President of the Genesee County Association of Special Education Administrators
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