Mason Intermediate School Principal Eric Messer wears his heart on his sleeve - and leads the way in forging caring relationships with his students, staff and families. Hear about this Mason dad's dreams for education, what he learned from his mom who died during his first year of teaching, and how he navigates the difference between healthy competition and cutthroat competition. 

Javaris Powell will be leading a brand new school for Mason's 3rd and 4th graders - Mason Elementary which is located on the Mason Intermediate Campus. The Mississippi native shares crucial educational moments that shaped his journey, what its like to embrace 'nerding out', and the impact of Mason's Big Rocks.

Mason Early Childhood Center Principal Melissa Bly shares what it was like to grow up poor in Mason, and the teachers who made a difference by seeing past labels. The Mason Mom shares how important it is to admit you're not always right, and gives strategies for how the Bly's carve out family time.