Francis Marvin Chase Sr.
Pastor, Teacher, Professional Artist, Motivational Speaker, Diversity Trainer, Consultant.
Academic Record
Fielding Graduate University – Doctorial Student – 2008-
George Mason University, Masters of Arts (Education Transformation, Research) - 1999
University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art/Sculpture) – 1998
Academic Awards and Honors
*Colonel P. Waltrip Award - Top Honors, Outstanding Artist of Graduating Class – 1988
*Recognized as one of the up and coming artist on the Eastern Coast-1987-88
*First Place, Self-Portrait Completion - Painting/Sculpture-1987
*Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Award – Outstanding Teacher -1993
*Riggs/Bank/Arch of Northern Va. Education Leadership Award
*George Mason Elementary School Outstanding Teacher – 1997-1998
*Charles Barrett Elementary School Outstanding Teacher – 1997-1998
*Washington Post / Agnes Meyer- Outstanding Teacher- Nominated 1997, 1998
*Washington Post / Agnes Meyer – Outstanding Teacher (Winner 1999)
*Virginia Outstanding Teacher – Nominated 1999
*Alexandria Hall of Fame Inductee - 1999
*Member Phi Delta Kapa (2000-2005)
*Selected to design Logo- “Building Bridges Across the Community
*Commissioned by Department of Defense, White House Commission on The National Monument of Remembrance and The International USO to design original National Logo for Armed Forces “Operation Heart to Heart”
*Who’s Who in America – 2002 and 2006
*Who’s Who in America – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
*Leaders in the Field Of Art – Nominated 2001
*Disney’s American Outstanding Teacher Nominated 2001
*National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Education Local Heroes Hall of Fame
***Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Award for Minority Achievement - 2003
*Selected- Educational Advisor to National Young Scholars Program – 2005- 2006
***Citation from the Maryland House of Delegates for Community Service - 2006
***NAACP Community Service Award – 2006
***Maryland Department of Education, Nancy S. Grasmick, Excellence for Minority Achievement Award - 2006
*Selected National Commercial – National Education Association – 1999, 2004
*Selected Governor Committee – Develop Career Options in Education
***Recipient of 21st Century Grant for afternoon tutoring-2007 ($500,000,00- Shabach Ministries and Malcolm Elementary School )
Professional Information
*Pastor/Minister Certificate of Ordination – Maryland – 2006
*Vice President- Education Association of Alexandria -2001- 2002
*President – Education Association of Alexandria – 2002-2010
*Professional Education Consultant, MD. DC. VA. - (Classroom Management, Multicultural Curriculum (Arts), Parent/Teacher/Community Team Building, Language is the driving force, Teaching Diversity in the Classroom, Teaching Diversity in the Community).
*Professional Consultant - Local and National Businesses
*Postgraduate Professional Teacher License, VA. K/12
*Professional Artist - Portrait, Fashion and Sculpture