My name is Dana Mason and I am a doctoral candidate in the Educational Technology Leadership department of New Jersey City University. I am currently employed with the Bayonne Public Schools where I have taught music on each level, then transitioned to my current role teaching technology/STEAM.

Time in the technology field never stands still and is always changing. In 2007 I began my masters degree wondering where this path would take me and within 10 short years of having started that journey I was receiving professional development from people at NASA and learning the importance of incorporating the creative arts to create the STEAM model. Suddenly, I understood the importance of having artists like myself involved in the process and I decided to take my personal development to the next level by beginning my doctoral studies.

Studying in this field expanded my understanding of how I fit into it. I have become addicted to learning new things and applying for new professional development opportunities. One of the most rewarding parts of my current position is that I have the chance to help others find their niche among the changes of the 21^st Century and watch comfort overcome uncertainty. It is a privilege to be able to make this type of impact in the lives of those around me, and I look forward to expanding that circle to new platforms of teaching and learning.

I have a passion for education and believe that it is important that we find ways to facilitate continuous growth within ourselves as professionals so we can continue to set a positive example as we educate future generations. This website serves as a space to share my educational perspectives through personal reflection and display my coursework for the Educational Technology Leadership program. Please feel free to visit my site and contact me with any questions.

Contact information: danamason18 at gmail.com