Type Of Business:
University
Expertise:
Ms. Bunning's areas of expertise are in Spanish and English language instruction.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education
Favorite Business Publication:
New York Teacher
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Playing Tennis, Bicycling, Solving Puzzles
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Humanities, Hofstra University; Bachelor's Degree in French, SUNY Albany
Affiliations Awards:
Alumni Ambassador, University at Albany Alumni Association; Long Island Language Teachers; New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers; American Association of Teachers of French; American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; National Network for Early Language Learning; Patchogue-Medford Retired Educators; The Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Industry:
Middle School Language Education
Children's Names:
Lana, Melissa
Date of Distinction:
9/12/2007
Work History:
Patchogue-Medford Public School District (1975-2008); Great Neck Public School District (1974-1975); Bellmore-Merrick Public School District (1973-1974); Oceanside Public School District (1972-1973)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
What separates Ms. Bunning is her extreme dedication to her work. She focused primarily on the education of the students without getting involved in socializing with other teachers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Bunning's greatest career achievement was being the advisor of the National Junior Honor Society. She wanted to help make an impact in the lives of the students.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Bunning has 34 years of experience in her profession.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is seeing students progress.
Charity:
Local Clothing Drive; Local Food Drive; March of Dimes; Make-A-Wish Foundation; American Cancer Society; The American Institute for Cancer Research; Fortunato Breast Health Center, Mather Hospital; Five-Mile Run, River Avenue Parent-Teacher Association; Pennies for Patients, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Epidermolysis Bullosa Action Network
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession and love of children.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to make a difference in students' lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Bunning previously taught languages other than English at Saxton Middle School.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Supervising New Teachers for the New York City Teaching Fellows Program
Education Certifications:
Permanent Certification to Teach French and Spanish (Grades Seven through 12), State of New York
Awards/Honors:
Who's Who Among American Teachers (2003-2007)