Dr. Dana Schon serves as the professional learning director for School Administrators of Iowa. She coordinates, plans, and delivers learning opportunities to support Iowa’s superintendents, principals, and central office leaders in having impactful leadership. Through this role she has studied, developed, and promoted the concept of a quality leadership-life fit. Dana has served as a keynote speaker for a variety of conferences and school districts. Additionally, she consults with administrative and teacher teams around a variety of topics focused on building the capacity and cohesiveness of the team. She also supports superintendents and their boards in strategic planning and superintendent evaluation and goal setting. She loves adult learners! 

In addition to her BA degree from Buena Vista University, Dana has a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Drake University and two masters degrees (Wayne State College and Drake University). She has completed the coursework toward her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through an International Coaching Federation accredited program and is close to having the hours she needs to finish the credential. Dana has been a teacher, coach, and central office administrator. A perpetual student and life-long learner, she continues to participate in trainings and take classes. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three adult children as well as getting in a run here and there.