SHARI FRASER
Professor (Clinical)
Educational Leadership & Policy
- Professor (Clinical)Educational Leadership & Policy
BIO
Dr. Shari Fraser is the K–12 Program Director for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) and School Leadership Licensure programs in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah, where she serves as a clinical professor. She teaches graduate courses in school improvement, instructional supervision, and organizational change, preparing aspiring and practicing school leaders for effective and reflective practice.
In her leadership role, Dr. Fraser provides oversight for program development and implementation, supports student advisement, and supervises field-based practicum experiences for K–12 leadership candidates. Her work centers on connecting theory to practice through meaningful clinical experiences and leadership development.
Dr. Fraser’s scholarly interests include reflective school leadership practice, program implementation, organizational reform, and the development of strong, adaptive school cultures. Prior to her work in higher education, she served as a school administrator in Granite School District from 2004 to 2011 and as an elementary classroom teacher from 1997 to 2004.
INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Professor (Clinical)Educational Leadership & Policy1 Jul 2020 - present
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Instructor (Clinical)University of Utah, Educational Leadership & Policy1 Aug 2011 - 30 Jun 2012
- Assistant Professor (Clinical)University of Utah, Educational Leadership & Policy1 Jul 2012 - 30 Jun 2018
- Associate Professor (Clinical)University of Utah, Educational Leadership & Policy1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020
DEGREES
- BS, Elementary EducationUniversity of Utah1998
- Ed.D, Educational Leadership and PolicyUniversity of Utah2011
- M.Ed., Educational Leadership and PolicyUniversity of Utah2004
CERTIFICATIONS
- Utah Professional Educator LicenseUtah State Board of Education