Dana Schon

Wife, mother of three, and educational leader focused on maximizing opportunities for all learners.

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

In case you can't tell, the SAI team is just a little excited about our upcoming conference in just a few days! Come take a selfie with us Aug. 5-7. See you soon!

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

This year's conference program got a BIGGER and BETTER! Take conference notes using an awesome, free SAI pen you pick up at conference! See you in just a couple of days! #SAI50Conf25 #2025SAIconference #50years

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

We love celebrating our Iowa principals. Listen to what one colleague has to say about @ghvschools High School Principal Shawn Miller. Submit your own note of appreciation for a favorite principal at https://t.co/rQufBkNW4e #principalsmonth

[Dana Schon @djschon]

@BrendaColby Happy belated, Brenda!! Hope you're doing well!!

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dan Marburger. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the Perry community during this difficult time.

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

🎧Tune in and be inspired by the wisdom shared by Elementary Principal of the Year Dana Nally, Middle Level Principal of the Year Toby Young, and Secondary Principal of the Year Jake Feldmann in the latest episode of the "It's Been SAId" podcast!

https://t.co/IEtRReY5O2

[Dana Schon @djschon]

How can education leaders best support youth returning to traditional school from non-traditional settings? @Region9cc’s upcoming webinar 4/25 will share insights and recommendations from the R9CC advisory board & focus groups with students at West40: https://t.co/saNeqoMopv

[Dana Schon @djschon]

Get a jump start on the new year by taking time to read and reflect on some solutions to problems including improving teacher recruitment and retention, easing student transitions, advancing workforce readiness, and supporting competency-based education https://t.co/AS6LzvBMTQ

[Dana Schon @djschon]

@DCG_GirlsBball Thanks for the opportunity to work with such committed and dedicated young women!!!

[Dana Schon @djschon]

@DCG_GirlsBball Good luck tomorrow night!! Level up to show up!!!

[Dana Schon @djschon]

@DCG_GirlsBball Honored to work with such an engaged and focused group of young women!!

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

New middle school and high school principals discuss the start of the school year at today's institute. Experienced leaders, what's top of mind for you?

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

It was a great day welcoming 40 new elementary principals to the role.

Experienced administrators, what nuggets of advice would you share with these leaders?

[Dana Schon @djschon]

@bradenstate @sai_iowa @dailystoic Thank you! I am so blessed to be serving in my role. Iowa’s school leaders motivate and inspire me.

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

It’s #APWeek, April 4-8. Join us in celebrating the significant role assistant and associate principals and deans play in the success of schools. Thank you, APs!

@NAESP @NASSP

[Barb Schwamman @MrsSchwamman]

In 2021-22 there were 38 female superintendents serving 42 districts now with 3 more 41 total which is significant increase from 18 my first year in 2015! @djschon @sai_iowa

[Lisa Hartman, Ed.D. @EDLisaHartman]

@MrsSchwamman @djschon @sai_iowa 18?! Wow! Thank you for sharing this statistic. That increase is significant! 👏🏻

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

Iowa's most recent National Superintendent Certification graduates recognized at #NCE2022. Congratulations to Laura Kacer of Johnston, Rich Powers of Bondurant-Farrar and Julie Trepa of Boone!

https://t.co/jZCXd5gzH8

@BFCSD @JohnstonCSD @JulieTrepa

[SAI - Iowa @sai_iowa]

Thank you to mentors and mentees who were able to join us in recent meetings. We value the learning time!

[Dana Schon @djschon]

Thanks for sharing your insight and expertise with us so that we can better understand and support those we serve! @sai_iowa

[Lori Desautels @desautels_phd]

Thank you to all the Iowa administrators for an insightful and critical two hours this morning!! We have two more to go!!!