T. D.'s Truths

About the Book

“Mrs. Thereasea Elder is a visionary and innovator, a historian and truly a phenomenal woman who loves her family, friends and community.” --Mrs. Sarah Mingo Stevenson

“When she calls one to do something, one does not ask questions, one just “shows up” to work.” --Bertha Allen

“She is loved by legions of people across Charlotte because of her love for our people and our history.” --Harvey Gantt

“She has been a most influential and positive force in my life. I take this journey to God that she has charted for me.” --Beverly Cotton Lawston (Deceased 2011)

“She has helped generations of women and Charlotte residents understand the function and structure of governments.” --Maxine H. Eaves

About the Author

Stan Frazier, a native Charlottean received his B.A. from Johnson C. Smith University, M.A from Appalachian State University and his Administration Certificate from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. He is an educator with over thirty-three years of experience, national trainer and a historian. He is currently a Principal with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. As a young boy he was fascinated by the frontiersman with his first hero being Davy Crockett. Through his research he discovered the Maroons and their incredible battle at Fort Negro. Winner of the Wachovia Principal of the year award in 2006 and runner-up in 2004; and Greater Alliance of Black School Educators’ Principal of the Year (2004). Board Member at Winthrop College and member of Johnson C. Smith Continuing Education Program. Co-wrote article, Using Action Research to Solve School Problems, published in Proceedings, Fourteenth National HBCU Faculty Development Symposium, Enhancing Quality Through Engaged Assessment & Research (2007). In 2003, the Department of Education invited him to the Rose Garden and Oval Office in D.C. Included in Who’s Who Among Businesses and Executives and Who’s Who In American Education. Stan resides in Charlotte, with his wife, Janice, daughters, and grandson.