Barbara Posunko

Background

Posunko, Barbara was born on July 17, 1938 in Newark. Daughter of Joseph and Mary (Prystauk) Posunko.

Education

Bachelor, Rutgers University, Newark, 1960; Master of Arts, Kean U., Union, New Jersey, 1973; teaching certified, Seton Hall U., Newark, 1966.

Career

Social case worker, Newark City Hospital, 1960-1965; elementary teacher, Plainfield (New Jersey) Board Education, 1966; elementary, junior and senior high school teacher minimum basic skills and reading, Sayreville (New Jersey) Board Education, 1966-1982; teacher Chapter I and minimum basic skills, Sayreville (New Jersey) Board Education, Parlin, 1982-1995; cooperating teacher to student teachers, Sayreville (New Jersey) Board Education, Parlin, 1983-1995; coordinator testing, Sayreville (New Jersey) Board Education, Parlin, 1984-1995; retired, 1995. School coordinator for congressionally mandated study of educational growth and opportunity, 1991-1995. Member numerous reading committees.

Achievements

• Barbara Posunko has been listed as a noteworthy elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, International Reading Association, New Jersey Reading Association, New Jersey Education Association.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Posunko

Mother:

Mary (Prystauk) Posunko