Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott

Dr. Michelle (Shelli) Frazier Trotman Scott is the Director of Graduate Affairs and Professor at the University of West Georgia. She writes and presents on racial disproportionalities in gifted and special education, dual exceptionalities, culturally responsive teaching, and family involvement. She also serves and leads in professional organizations.

Affectionately known as “Dr. FTS”, Shelli earned her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis on special, gifted, and urban education, a Masters in Technology Education, and her B.S.Ed. Special Education, from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Frazier Trotman Scott has conducted professional development workshops for urban school districts and been invited to engage in community dialogues regarding educational practices and professional conferences, and co-edited six books. She is also on multiple editorial boards and serves as a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals.