Adjunct Assistant Professor (non-tenure)@University of Texas Arlington
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Melanie A. Mason is a writer, voice actor, and educator with 30 years of experience in communication, performance, and theatre/media production. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Science and a BFA in Theatre Performance, and her work sits at the crossroads of storytelling, pedagogy, and technology. As a founder of The Voices in Our Heads, an independent audiobook production company, she has narrated and produced acclaimed projects, including a 2019 Independent Audiobook Award for Best Short Story. Melanie teaches communication and broadcast studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she focuses on oral interpretation, media performance, and voice, helping students refine their vocal presence for both creative and professional contexts. Her research interests include the impact of AI on creative industries, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the role of folklore in digital culture.More...