TIPP CITY, OH, December 15, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Susan Leigh Furlong, MA has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

With years of experience to her credit, Ms. Furlong is currently retired after excelling as a teacher at Broadway Elementary in Tipp City. She has found much success with her written works as well, authoring "Steadfast Will I Be" and "By Promise Made," both which were published by Wild Rose Press. In addition to writing two plays about her town, Ms. Furlong also penned "Tippecanoe to Tipp City: The First 100 Years (Images of America)" and "Legendary Locals of Tipp City" for Arcadia Publishers.

Prior to embarking upon her professional path, Ms. Furlong pursued an education at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in education and elementary education and teaching in 1969. She later earned a Master of Arts in education and teaching of the gifted and talented from the University of Dayton in 1977. Involved with her community, Ms. Furlong further contributes her talents to a music and drama ministry group.

Beyond her primary professional endeavors, Ms. Furlong remains active with a local historical society. An avid reader, historical romance remains her favorite genre. As a further testament to her success and longevity in her field, Ms. Furlong was presented with the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award by the Power of the Pen in 2003.

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