Darius Ajai Frasure

Leadership Coach & Professor of English

Cedar Hill, US.

About

An accomplished leadership coach, English professor, poet, workshop facilitator, and thought leader with over two decades of experience in education, creative arts, and leadership development. Educated through to the doctoral level, Darius brings a holistic, evidence-based, creative approach to mentees and learners alike.

Work

North Texas Voices of Influence

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Board Member

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Served on the board to advance literary and educational initiatives in North Texas.

Dallas College (Mountain View College)

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Professor of English

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Full‑time faculty teaching English at Mountain View College, Dallas College.

Highlights

Minnie Stephens Piper Professor of English (2016)

Phi Theta Kappa Lead Advisor, Omega Omega Chapter (2012–2021)

University of North Texas at Dallas

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Adjunct Professor of English

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Teaches courses including Introduction to Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and African‑American Literature.

Highlights

Developed and delivered ENGL 2100, ENGL 3921, TECM 2700, TECM 1200

Assure Press Publishing & Consulting, LLC

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Chief Operator

Dallas‑Fort Worth Area, Texas, US

Summary

Sets editorial and commercial direction for the company; leads executive leadership and DEI consulting and coaching; partners with individuals and organizations in a thought‑provoking creative process.

Highlights

Executive Leadership and DEI Consulting

Coaching high‑functioning individuals and teams

Urban Art Literary Society™

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Founder & CEO

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Founded a literary, cultural, social, and educational arts organization for engagement in visual and performance art, music, literature, and literacy issues.

Dallas Independent School District

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Teacher

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

English teacher in Dallas ISD.

A. W. Brown Fellowship Leadership Academy

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Teacher & Chess Coach

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Taught and coached chess at the leadership academy.

Big Thought

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Programming Consultant

Dallas, Texas, US

Summary

Developed strategic initiatives across social, cultural, and emotional literacy programs incorporating visual and performance arts, music, spoken word/poetry, and partnerships between K‑12 and higher education.

Education

Dallas College

Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Certificate Management Supervisor Certification

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Doctor of Education (EdD) Leadership for Change

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
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Certificate Evidence‑Based Coaching

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
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Master of Education (MEd) Organizational Leadership

National University

La Jolla (San Diego), California, United States of America
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MA coursework English Literature (Gothic Studies)

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, Georgia, United States of America
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Master of Arts (MA) Apologetics

National University

La Jolla (San Diego), California, United States of America
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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Creative Writing (Poetry)

Paul Quinn College

Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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Bachelor of Science (BS) English, Secondary Education

Skills

Leadership Coaching

executive coaching, leadership development, DEI consulting, evidence‑based coaching.

Teaching & Curriculum Development

creative writing, technical writing, African‑American literature, higher education instruction.

Creative Arts & Literary Engagement

poetry, spoken word, performance arts, literary community.

Program Development & Facilitation

workshops, arts programming, community outreach, event planning.