Meet The Founder

Devon Frazier never had a “Plan B.” From the first grade, she dreamed of becoming an educator, driven by a desire to help children and make a lasting impression on their lives. A native of Fairfield, Alabama, Devon graduated from Miles College with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She furthered her education at Samford University, seeking a master’s degree in educational leadership.

After completing her studies and becoming a teacher, Devon discovered a troubling connection between literacy and the “school-to-prison pipeline.” Working primarily with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) children, she recognized the critical importance of addressing this issue. Motivated to make a difference, she began creating programs that emphasized reading and ensured that children had access to books at home.

Seventeen years into her career as an educator, Devon took her passion to the next level by founding “I See Me, Inc.” The mission of our organization is to ensure that literacy does not become a stumbling block for children of color in their quest for success. With a strong presence throughout Central and South Alabama, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of these children. 

Devon, an accomplished alum of the City of Birmingham’s Project Corporate Leadership and the Alabama Leadership Initiative, is a prominent member of our community. She is actively involved with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Birmingham. Throughout her career, Devon has received numerous accolades that recognize her outstanding contributions. Her honors include the Dr. A.G. Gaston People’s Choice Award (2019), the Birmingham Business Journal 2021 Women To Watch and also a finalist for 2022 CEO of the year by the journal, 2024 This is Alabama’s Women Who Shape the State and Summit Media 2025 Minority Nonprofit Leader of the Year.

Despite her many achievements, Devon’s greatest honor is being a mother to her beloved daughter, Kherington.



Board of Directors

Jason Eppenger

Chair

President & CEO, BHM Bank

Charles “Chuck” Price

Vice Chair 
Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama

Vida Boyd

Vice President of Human Resource, Books-a-Million

Art Franklin

Emmy Award Winning Journalist

Rebecca Beeers

Partner, Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.C.

Clifford Kennon

Director of Community Engagement, University of Alabama in Birmingham

Douglas “Doug” Brown

Owner & CEO, Back Forty Beer Company

LaTonya Sibley

National Educational Consultant

Perren King

Vice President of Collegiate &  Amateur Sports, Eventive Sports

Advisory Board

  • Bob Dickerson (Chair) – (Executive Director & CEO) Birmingham Business Resource Center
  • Autumm Jeter –  Assistant Superintendent, Alabama State Department of Education
  • Dennis Pantazis – Partner, Wiggins Childs Quinn & Pantazis, LLC
  • Karyn Parsons – Actress & Founder & CEO, Sweet Blackberry
  • Courtney French –  Founding Partner & CEO, Petway, French & Ford, LLP
  • Pamela Cook – Director of Multi Cultural Marketing, Coca- Cola United Bottling Company
  • Quinton Ross – President, Alabama State University
  • Eunice Elliott – Author, Actress, Comedian, EuniceComedy

Staff

Kamonte Kelly

Financial Manager

Tenika Huffman

Program Manager

Melissa Leahey

Windows and Mirrors Library Coordinator

Why We Do It?

Literacy levels have been shown to have a direct correlation with each person’s success or likelihood that they will become involve in the criminal justice system.

1/6 of children not reading on grade level by 3rd grade will not graduate from high school on time.

www.gradelevelreading.net

2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end in jail or on welfare.

www.dosomething.org

Nearly 85% of juveniles who face trial in the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate.

www.literacyinc.com

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