Luanne Eminger
Luanne Eminger is an inspiration to her fellow teachers, not only for her unceasing energy, but for her enthusiasm, creativity and love of children. Her childhood was spent in Great Falls, Montana, with her mom and dad, Mary and William, and her sister, Paula. Luanne attended K-12 schools in her hometown. She graduated in 1954 from Great Falls High School. While there, she was a cheerleader and a member of Future Teachers of America. Luanne attended Whittier College in California and the University of Great Falls, where she earned her BA degree in Art and English and was awarded the Kappa Phi Lambda Service Award. Luanne was named in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Her graduate education included the Art Institute of Chicago, on a scholarship; the University of Montana and SCSU; where she received her MS in art education. Later, she earned fifteen credits in drawing at SCSU and took courses in calligraphy and book illustrations at Paier College of Art.
Luanne began teaching in 1960 in Great Falls, MT, as a sixth grade teacher and later as a junior high art teacher. Fortunately, for the people of Branford, Luanne moved to Connecticut and successfully taught art at BHS for ten years. She initiated an honors program at SCSU for selected BHS art students to attend art classes, tuition free. In 1980, Luanne began teaching art in grades 3-5 at John B. Sliney School. With her compassion for children and her enthusiasm for teaching art, Luanne's students, of all abilities, created outstanding pieces of artwork. Special education teachers speak highly of Luanne's patient guidance of their academically challenged students. In 1986, while at Sliney School, Luanne earned the RAH Award.
Now, the students, parents and staff at Mary R. Tisko School have been honored to have Luanne as their art teacher. She is a true professional who works literally from sunrise to sunset, including many weekends. She cares deeply for her students and fellow teachers. She listens and tries sincerely to ensure the well-being of a child or friend. Recently, the Tisko School Annual Art Show was held at the Blackstone Library. Luanne transforms the library into an art museum, covering every wall and shelf space with her students' artwork. To say that she works diligently and around-the-clock for this event is an understatement. It is heart-warming to see the excitement of her students and hear the appreciation of their parents as they view the carefully planned, phenomenal display of pieces from each of her 500 pupils. While at Tisko School, Luanne was nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award.
As devoted as she is to teaching, Luanne still finds time for hobbies, including skiing, horseback riding and artwork. She is a church volunteer as a CCD teacher, lector and Eucharistic Minister.
In Luanne's 40th year of teaching in Branford, it is a joy that her dedication is being honored with membership in Branford's Education Hall of Fame.
Luanne began teaching in 1960 in Great Falls, MT, as a sixth grade teacher and later as a junior high art teacher. Fortunately, for the people of Branford, Luanne moved to Connecticut and successfully taught art at BHS for ten years. She initiated an honors program at SCSU for selected BHS art students to attend art classes, tuition free. In 1980, Luanne began teaching art in grades 3-5 at John B. Sliney School. With her compassion for children and her enthusiasm for teaching art, Luanne's students, of all abilities, created outstanding pieces of artwork. Special education teachers speak highly of Luanne's patient guidance of their academically challenged students. In 1986, while at Sliney School, Luanne earned the RAH Award.
Now, the students, parents and staff at Mary R. Tisko School have been honored to have Luanne as their art teacher. She is a true professional who works literally from sunrise to sunset, including many weekends. She cares deeply for her students and fellow teachers. She listens and tries sincerely to ensure the well-being of a child or friend. Recently, the Tisko School Annual Art Show was held at the Blackstone Library. Luanne transforms the library into an art museum, covering every wall and shelf space with her students' artwork. To say that she works diligently and around-the-clock for this event is an understatement. It is heart-warming to see the excitement of her students and hear the appreciation of their parents as they view the carefully planned, phenomenal display of pieces from each of her 500 pupils. While at Tisko School, Luanne was nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award.
As devoted as she is to teaching, Luanne still finds time for hobbies, including skiing, horseback riding and artwork. She is a church volunteer as a CCD teacher, lector and Eucharistic Minister.
In Luanne's 40th year of teaching in Branford, it is a joy that her dedication is being honored with membership in Branford's Education Hall of Fame.