Faculty and Staff Directory

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Faculty & Staff Directory

  • Photo of John Bueti
    Mr. John Bueti
    Wood Design Teacher
    Extension 261
    Bio
     
    John Bueti graduated from North Bennet Street School, the oldest woodworking school in the country; then, after working with others in the field, launched his own woodworking business in the Boston area. In the winter of 2001-02, John joined Thacher’s Fine Arts program as an Artist-in-Residence specializing in Wood Design—a move that set the stage for the Bueti family’s relocation to Ojai from Concord, MA. For several years, John teamed up with Bo Manson as a master craftsman and teacher in Thacher's Wood Design program, guiding many students through the intricacies of this particular art form. When not assisting students with their projects, John continues his work as a custom furniture maker in the wood shop. 
  • Photo of Gianna Burright
    Ms. Gianna Burright
    Bio
     
    Gianna is an educator who works with dancers and movers of all ages and abilities, including working in the K-12 school system, teaching dance at both public and private schools. She aims to create artistic understanding through sensory experiences, articulation & vocabulary (verbally and physically), awareness, pleasure, joy, sadness, happiness, connection, touch, listening and partnering.  Burright holds a BFA in Dance from UCSB and an MFA in Choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music and Dance.
A college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, California, 93023
Tel: 805-646-4377 Fax: 805-646-9490 Email: info@thacher.org 
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