Dr. James Frazier

I received my undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Kansas, moved to Virginia Tech where I received a Masters in Synthesis of Natural Products, a PhD in Analytical Chemistry of Super-Critical Fluids and met my lovely wife, Ruth. Post-graduation I took a job in the Pharmaceutical Industry and worked for American Cyanamid and Schering Plough in New Jersey.

We eventually moved back to Virginia where I had the privilege of leading global analytical sciences for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare and GSK Consumer Healthcare. I have been associated with BSH for over 25 years before joining to teach mathematics – my wife is a teacher, both of my children attended BSH from Pre-K through 12 and I served on the Board of Advisors at BSH for multiple years.

My parents instilled in me the importance of a solid, well-rounded education, including science, math, literature, and the arts. Having hired hundreds of individuals throughout my career, I truly understand the need for an excellent and balanced education. I love teaching and made a decision to take early retirement to pursue that passion at BSH where I hope to make a difference.
BSH is a very special place where the teachers and students have a very symbiotic relationship that leads to an incredible education as well as a student population that understands the interconnection between multiple aspects of life.