About Dr. Susan Grunin
Dr. Grunin is a retired college professor and author of the children’s book series, “Life Lessons and Tales of Little MisFit.” She has recently published, “Life Isn’t Always What it Seems” and “Life Isn’t Always Fair.” Both books earned the NABE Pinnacle Achievement Award. Book 3 of the series, Life Is Like a Fountain – It Has Its Ups (Opportunities and Successes) and Downs (Disappointments and Failures) will be published in the next few weeks. In total, the series will contain seven books. In addition to her writing, Dr. Grunin is also an artist who creates original oil paintings and photography, with numerous pieces available for purchase through her company, SKG Creations and on her website: www.SkgCreations.com.
During her career, Dr. Grunin worked with children and young adults in various capacities including more than two decades teaching for the University of Virginia and other colleges and universities. She authored a textbook for the University of Virginia Graduate School. In addition, Dr. Grunin holds a coaching certificate and served as an executive coach and CEO of Think Strategic Consulting. She also held positions as a human capital consultant and a federal law enforcement officer for over 25 years, where she was the first female regional administrator in the Federal Courts – Federal Probation System. A future book about her Federal Law Enforcement experiences is planned.
Dr. Grunin earned an M.A. in Public Administration, an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois.
Finally, she is a member of the executive board of the Gulf Coast Writers Association of SW Florida and a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrators. She and her husband, Howard, live in Naples, Florida with their Shiba Inu, Kona. They have two sons and one granddaughter.
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