Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is pleased to announce the addition of Audra Mason as the new Student Services Coordinator. Mason began her role on July 1, following the retirement of longtime Student Services Coordinator Lori Evans, who concludes her dedicated service to PTC in September.
Mason brings a wealth of experience in education, leadership, and student support to her new position. A native of Shamrock, Texas, she moved to Alva, Oklahoma, during high school and graduated from Alva High School. She holds degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and has completed nine hours toward a doctorate at Walden University. She is certified in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Counseling, Secondary Principal, Superintendent, and more.
Her educational career spans multiple districts, including St. Mary's, Ponca City Public Schools and Peckham. Mason has served as a PK and Fifth-grade teacher, Reading Specialist, Counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Superintendent. Most recently, she held multiple leadership roles at Peckham School, including SPED Director, Federal Programs Director, Homeless Liaison, Transportation Director, Athletic Director, and EL Coordinator.
Mason’s passion for education was inspired by two teachers who supported her during challenging times as a student. “I wanted to be like them and make a difference in kids’ lives like they made a difference in mine,” she shared.
She and her husband Todd have been married nearly 31 years and have two children, Taylor Burns, and Cole Mason. Taylor Burns and husband Cole Burns, both proud PTC alumni. Taylor lives in Washington with her husband and is expecting their first child. Her son, Cole Mason, who has faced and overcome a rare skin condition with grace and strength, is engaged to Bryanna Qualls and works at Speak Now Media.
Outside of her professional life, Mason enjoys spending time with family, walking, working out, gardening, and volunteering at First Baptist Church. She and her husband teach the Young Adults Sunday School Class and assist with youth activities and church maintenance.
“I am most excited about getting back to doing what God created me to do, Counseling,” said Mason. She also looks forward to increasing student enrollment at Pioneer Tech and building meaningful relationships with students.
“My belief is you take care of people because of who you are, not who they are,” Mason added. “My character doesn’t change based on circumstances. Who I am and the choices I make have to honor God.”
Pioneer Technology Center is proud to welcome Mason into her new role and is grateful to Lori Evans for her years of dedicated service to students and the community.