Dana is a graduate of Boston College, where she earned a degree in chemistry and secondary education. She holds a master’s degree in science education from Central Connecticut State University, and has been teaching science at public and private institutions for 30 years. Since arriving at Taft in 2001, Dana has worn many hats but her favorite is teaching chemistry and forensic science in Wu. She lives in the Curtis House with her husband, Paul, their two children, Raegan and Gavin, and their dogs, Reggie and Tiffany.