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Dr. mason

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Hi Leopards! Welcome back!  I look forward to working with all of you this year in Civics!  We at D.S. Parrott Middle School have been working hard to ensure a smooth transition back to school.  I am confident that we can accomplish amazing things as we work together.  Thanks in advance for all your hard work, patience and intiative.  We are going to have a great time!  Thanks!
  Civics Teacher - Room 604
Phone: (352) 797-7075 Ext. 231
Email: mason_b@hcsb.k12.fl.us


About Dr. Mason....

I have been teaching social science in a lot of different classrooms for 16 years, mostly college courses at PHSC, USF and Saint Leo.  I love Civics and I am so honored to be working with Leopards at D.S. Parrott Middle! 

I was born in Ohio and moved to Sarasota, Florida when I was in the 8th grade.  I remember my middle school experience well! I attended Forest Elementary School in Ohio, McIntosh Middle School in Sarasota, Sarasota High School and attended college at the University of South Florida.  I completed my Ph.D. in Sociology in 2015.
I was previously employed in the private sector as a marketing research manager for firms in Tampa, Florida such as Media General, and AchieveGlobal.  I also owned my own research company. I helped organizations improve relations with external, as well as internal, clients. I then went on to teach in higher education for several years before transitioning to public school education. Teaching courses such as social problems, and doing research into public policy-making has created a passion for understanding political processes which is why I am excited to teach Civics!
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I am an amateur musician and songwriter.  I play piano and guitar and have recorded my own songs.  I am in a local band called the Rogue Runners :)  I am also a triathlete and love to run, bike, swim and be outside with family and friends!