Kelly Mason is a mother of two children, former teacher, and the founding board president of Mason Classical Academy where she served in an all-volunteer capacity from 2012-2025. Her efforts have been recognized by the Florida Department of Education, US News and World Report, and Eagle Forum.

Kelly has been committed to improving the quality of public education and advocating for the children of Collier County since moving to Naples in 2006. She has previous experience working with special needs children and taught US History, Economics, and Government at the high school level. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Baldwin Wallace College and a Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education from Nova Southeastern University.

In her spare time, she enjoys attending country concerts with her daughter, watching her son play baseball, competing in local 5K races, and is a group fitness instructor.  Besides her passion for education, health and wellness, Kelly has also been an advocate and volunteer for animal rescues over the years.  In fact, she has six rescue animals of her own.  

Kelly served as the chair of the Collier County School Board for the last three years and is honored to represent the students and citizens of Collier County.