List of 5 news stories.

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  Student Snapshot: Zoe Pottinger ’18

  Director of College Counseling Melissa Lanctot shares her gratitude for Zoe Pottinger ’18:
  
  

  “Even though Zoe ’18 is now across the country at college, I still think about her and her lasting legacy at The Bush School every day as I step foot onto campus. Zoe has a magical way of linking together purpose and passion. She is able to recognize a problem, think it through in collaboration with others, and then get to business resolving it. For example, she noticed that Upper School students were lacking spaces to gather and sit in Wissner. At the same time, she saw that a lack of storage was contributing to the scattering of backpacks on the building floors which was unsafe for students, faculty, and staff alike. Her solution? Benches that would simultaneously serve as places to sit and vessels under which to stack bags—a thoughtful, practical, and incredibly Zoe resolution. People, physical spaces, and beauty are important to Zoe. For her Senior Project, she restored the garden on the Gracemont lawn, transforming it into a welcoming and safe space for all. The finishing touch was a rainbow colored sign in memory of her classmate Toby Faber ’18 that reads: “You are all wonderful people.” Scattered across the lawn surrounding the garden are new picnic tables designed for pockets of people to gather together in order to think, create, and simply be. Zoe is gracious and grateful, and we are so lucky to have had her as one of our students for thirteen years.”
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  Volunteer Snapshot: Adrien Hefta-Gaub

  Director of Development Sharon Hurt shares her gratitude for Adrien Hefta-Gaub:
  

  “Adrien (Saffron ’18, Zola ’20) has served in many important volunteer capacities at The Bush School. She is known among faculty, staff, and parents as the “go-to” person for all things Bush, but mostly how to get involved and engage in the life of the school. Her knowledge, warmth, organization, and energy help bring our community together. We are so grateful that she chose Bush as a second home for her family.”
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  Volunteer Snapshot: Diana Cohen

  Upper School Director Ray Wilson shares his gratitude for Diana Cohen:
  
  

  “Diana Cohen (Alison ’17, Ryan ’21) has exemplified the true meaning of parent volunteer. Diana has devoted time to helping the Upper School and the Athletic Department streamline communication. In addition, she has served as a Families Association representative, a lead Admissions tour guide parent volunteer, and the resident parent photographer for team sports, creating the annual Upper School Athletics Banquet slideshow. With her expertise in website construction and attention to detail, Diana has helped to improve our information flow throughout the portal. I am appreciative of Diana’s hard work, long hours, and dedication. Diana can be counted on to provide clear, honest, and timely feedback, while at the same time being a source of inspiration and collaboration.”
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  Volunteer Snapshot: Kevin and Julia Baker

  Lower School Director Pri Alahendra shares her gratitude for Kevin and Julia Baker:
  
  

  “Kevin and Julia Baker (Ben ’28, Will ’30) are true partners in their children’s journey here at The Bush School. They listen, ask questions, and partner with us around ways to support their children and their family with an open heart and an open mind. They attend parent education events, help in admissions, serve as grade-level reps and on the Board of Trustees, and much more. They are a positive, kind and warm presence in Lower School. I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin and Julia my first year here at Bush as they were Kindergarten parents in the classroom as I taught their child Ben. We were all new to Bush together and yet I felt that they welcomed me, as they were always supportive and thoughtful in their interactions. Kevin’s and Julia’s unfailing ability to follow up any meeting or interaction with a sincere note of appreciation is so incredible! They always take the time to show gratitude, which brings home that sense of love and belonging we work towards in Lower School.”
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  Volunteer Snapshot: Urs Koenig

  Head of School Percy L. Abram shares his gratitude for Urs Koenig:
  
  

  “As a volunteer and Middle School parent, Urs (Luc ’24) is a pleasure  to work with. His love for the school is present in his interactions with others; he is kind, thoughtful, and a caring, skillful communicator. Urs has spent much of his professional life helping others find their paths, so he’s an expert at identifying and amplifying people’s sense of purpose. Whether Urs is sharing his journey to becoming a United Nations Military Peacekeeper at  Upper School Career Day or agreeing to chair our largest parent education event, Parent University, in 2019, Urs always helps create incredible school experiences  that are well-organized, joyful, and beautiful.”
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