K-12 Influencers: Dana Wile

“But tension is to be loved
When it is like a passing note
To a beautiful, beautiful chord”
-Tension is a Passing Note by Six Pence None The Richer

Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
I am a high school counselor in Pennsylvania. My background is in college advising and community advocacy prior to becoming a school counselor. I have a passion for using tech tools to help me be efficient with my time, so I can spend more time engaging with students. I advocate and seek out information about tech careers because I know computer science knowledge is going to be needed for all students to be successful in the future.
One fun fact about me is that I have been to 48 of the states in the USA and collecting National Park passport stamps since early childhood.

Dana and a team of educators competing in a race. T-Shirt reads “I am a School Counselor, What is your superpower?”

Favorite website / app:
I really like to explore add-on with google apps to help automate some of my work or make tools more efficient.

Dana during graduation from Masters in School Counseling Program with her Husband, a Computer Science/Mathematics Teacher

Someone who inspires you and knowledge they have imparted:
I have been very inspired by people who slow-down, listen to others…