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Portrait of Tony Bunion

Honor Society® member

Tony Bunion

PBIS Coordinator at Wayman Academy of the Arts

  • business administration
  • Class of 2023
  • FL

Member since May 2023

About

Tony Victor Bunion, Jr. is a first-generation college graduate. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Florida A&M University. After graduation, he became the Physical Education Teacher for Wayman Academy of the Arts. In addition to teaching PE, he also works for the after-school program as an academic tutor and coordinator of students’ activities. Tony was selected as Wayman Academy “Vystar Teacher of the Year” for the 2021-2022 school year. In 2019, he had the vision to write a book. His book “Breakin Cycles” utilizes his life experiences to demonstrate your past does not have to dictate your future. He has sold over 1000 copies and donated over 100 copies of Breakin Cycles. Breakin Cycles has been purchased by the Youth Development Programs/DJJ to be included in the curriculum for at-risk students. During the first year of his book release, he was recognized as the best young adult author by the Distinguished Authors Guild Group. This was the impetus to launch his business “Breakin Cycles, LLC. The ultimate goal of Breakin Cycles, LLC is to benefit the community by promoting and encouraging all youth to get a good education and to live a healthy lifestyle. Tony is also a Black Expo class of 2021 Top 20 under 40 award recipient; for his great service in the community.

Education

  • florida agricultural and mechanical university

    education

    2009 – 2012

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

  • national honor society

  • national honor society

  • honor roll

  • Wayman Academy “Vystar Teacher of the Year” for the 2021-2022 school year

Goals and interests

Career goal

Currently, I'm an educator and I have been for the past 11 years. I love what I do! However, the education system is changing in both good and bad ways in my opinion. But for that reason, I wanted to pursue my MBA degree, to make myself more marketable. That way if I wanted to leave the education field I would have more options. Nevertheless, after I finish my MBA program I hope to become an Assistant Principal and we’ll see what happens after that.

Graduate school interests

LSUS, had an online program that was highly recommended and had great reviews online. Because of my busy life as a husband, father, educator, and entrepreneur I knew I wouldn't be able to physically sit in a classroom. LSUS has been a blessing to me! Their MBA online program is awesome!

Outside the classroom

I enjoy traveling, golfing, writing, and spending time with my family and close friends. I like to workout and I run at lease two 5k's a year. I'm a huge Jacksonville Jaguar fan! My family and I usually will attend a few home games each season.

Experience

  • PBIS Coordinator

    Wayman Academy of the Arts

    Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

  • teacher

    Wayman Academy of the Arts

    Jul 2012 – Jul 2023

Volunteering

  • Wayman Academy of the Arts

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent