Robert L. Mason worked in the Franklin Township schools for his entire career.  He began  as a science and agriculture teacher in 1949.  He served as Assistant Principal  and then Principal at Franklin Central from 1960-1966 and Superintendent from 1966 until his retirement in 1982. During his tenure he led the school district from a rural system of 2000 students to a suburban corporation of more than 3700.  He is remembered as an educational leader, a respected teacher, mentor  and administrator, and a trusted member of the community.