Amanda Bruner, MAT Early Childhood Teacher 2013
Michael Buescher, MS uu
Upper School Mathematics Department Chair, Upper School Mathematics Teacher 1999
Sherri Buford, BS
Jenny Burnett, MAT ¥
Early Childhood Teacher, Early Childhood Diversity Liaison 2011
Performing Arts Department Chair, Upper School Dance Teacher 1999
A Cleveland native who recently returned to Northeast Ohio after teaching kindergarten for two years on Capitol Hill, Ms. Bruner is excited to be at HB. Her classroom experience includes designing and implementing a special project-based curriculum, which young students eagerly embrace.
An innovative teacher who finds inspiration beyond the classroom, Mr. Buescher brings great perspective and much joy to his work at HB. He has contributed to textbooks, and participated in field tests of mathematics manuals. He’s also been invited to give presentations at local, national, and international conferences.
During college, Ms. Buford was able to experience many different educational opportunities with young children. Since her graduation, she has continued to teach in kindergarten and early childhood classrooms in the Cleveland area. HB students appreciate her nurturing attention. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, reading, and exercising.
A member of the board of trustees of Ohiodance who has performed with numerous companies, Ms. Burnett has been a presenter at education conferences and workshops across the country as well. A beautiful dancer in her own right, she motivates HB students to express themselves in new and inspiring ways.
Vanessa Butler, BSEd ¥¥
Dana Lovelace Capers ’86, MS P’21,’25
Beth Burtch, MS
Liliana Butcher, MEd
Judy Cortese Chair in Science, Upper School Science Teacher, Upper School Registrar 2004
Upper School Spanish Teacher 2011
Along with her love of science, Ms. Burtch is passionate about fitness. She teaches a variety of group exercise classes, including morning Pilates for her colleagues at HB. She’s incredibly detail-oriented and organized, which serves her well in her role as registrar. Outside of HB, she likes to cook, dance, and root for the Browns.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sra. Butcher is fluent in Spanish and Italian. She lived in Argentina with her Italian grandparents until she and her parents immigrated to California. Growing up in a culturally diverse area solidified her interest in other cultures, a love that she brings to her work at HB.
Director of Marketing, Upper School Graphic Design Teacher, Yearbook Advisor 2007
Director of Alumnae Relations 2009
At HB, Ms. Butler’s colorful personality and artistry are reflected in many forms, from the school website to display advertising to the student yearbook. She began her career in advertising and went on to lead the creative team at the county library system, where she designed and illustrated two award-winning children’s books.
An HB alumna herself, Mrs. Capers knows the importance of learning “not for school, but for life.” She truly values the relationships that she has developed as member of the HB community since her days in the Middle School and she works to keep more than 3,500 fellow alumnae connected and actively engaged with the school.
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