Type Of Business:
Public educational service agency
Expertise:
Children with emotional and behavior problems; Adhering to regulations and guidelines
Major Product/SVS:
Special education programs
Hobbies/Sports:
Going to auctions; Jigsaw puzzles; Landscaping; Cooking
Education Degrees:
Master’s Degree in Special Education, California University of Pennsylvania (1979); Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, California University of Pennsylvania (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Pennsylvania School Board Association, Inc.; Pennsylvania Association of People Services Administrators; Council for Exceptional Children; ASCD; Phi Delta Kappa International
Charity:
Autism Society; Blankets for Homeless Efforts, PA
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her work ethic, and desire to provide the appropriate services to special needs children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she was in the seventh grade, and had an interest in tutoring special needs children during lunch.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing programs of supervisors; Troubleshooting problems with school improvement
Education Certifications:
Certificate in Supervision, University of Pittsburgh (1991)
Awards/Honors:
Golden Apple Award, Boy Scouts of America
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Dunn hopes to consult and look into teaching online classes, or teaching at a university. She would also like to get involved in working on the awareness of children with traumatic brain injury.