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Head of School
Ms. Leah Tong is the founder and Executive Director of Bunny Hill. She has rich early childhood education experience and is fiercely dedicated to the success of every student. As a passionate and caring teacher, she focuses on providing the best curriculum that fit all children's development physically, artistically, and academically. She is a NYS certified teacher and special education teacher, as well as the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). She holds an EdM in Private School Leadership from Columbia University, an MA in early childhood education, special education, an MS in Human Resources from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a BA in Economics and English Literature from Peking University in China. Before opening Bunny Hill, she worked in various private/public schools and law firms. Her international background from China and Korea made her believe in bilingualism and equipped her to help young children thrive and achieve global success.
Dear
Families
It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome you to Bunny Hill, a community where young children are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive every single day. As the Founder and Executive Director, I began Bunny Hill with a simple vision: to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child feels seen, valued, and supported in their unique journey of discovery.
At Bunny Hill, we believe that early childhood is a time of wonder, curiosity, and limitless potential. Our dedicated teachers cultivate classrooms that balance structure with creativity, where children can explore through play, develop social and emotional skills, and build the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to fostering not only academic readiness, but also resilience, kindness, and confidence—qualities that will empower our students far beyond their preschool years.
We deeply value the partnership between school and family. By working hand in hand, we ensure that each child experiences consistency, encouragement, and joy both in and out of the classroom. It is our privilege to accompany your family on this important stage of your child’s educational journey.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care and growth of your little one. We look forward to many moments of discovery, laughter, and community together here at Bunny Hill.
With warm regards,
Leah Tong
The Founder and Executive Director
Bunny Hill
Director of Operation
Ms. Christy Huang is the Director of Operations across all BunnyHill schools. She is involved in Event Planning, Finance, and consistent quality across all BunnyHill sites. She was awarded her Bachelor’s degree in Art from The City College of New York, and is in the process of acquiring her Master’s Degree in Bilingual Childhood Education from Hunter College. She has been with BunnyHill for over five years, since the Vernon location first opened in 2019. She has an additional four years of administrative and early childhood teaching experience. She brings her experience and love of children into all of her efforts to mentor teachers and support all staff, bringing the same loving, Reggio-inspired spirit to each school in the growing family of BunnyHill schools.
Ms. Christy Huang is the Director of Operations across all BunnyHill schools. She is involved in Event Planning, Finance, and consistent quality across all BunnyHill sites. She was awarded her Bachelor’s degree in Art from The City College of New York, and is in the process of acquiring her Master’s Degree in Bilingual Childhood Education from Hunter College. She has been with BunnyHill for over five years, since the Vernon location first opened in 2019. She has an additional four years of administrative and early childhood teaching experience. She brings her experience and love of children into all of her efforts to mentor teachers and support all staff, bringing the same loving, Reggio-inspired spirit to each school in the growing family of BunnyHill schools.