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Ali Ann Buscher

July 21, 2025

Mrs. Buscher joined Parker School in 2025 and holds both a master of arts in teaching (with a specialization in physical education and health) and a bachelor of arts in exercise science from Willamette University. Mrs. Buscher has served in various roles at local schools, including teaching physical education and health at Hawai’i Preparatory Academy, […]
Heidi Buscher

July 12, 2019

Ms. Buscher came to Parker in 2007, and under her oversight, the visual arts program has expanded and thrived. She created Parker’s highly successful AP studio art program, which enjoys both high participation and outstanding pass rates, aiding students in their admission to colleges and art schools. She oversaw the quadrupling in size of the […]
Kanani Cook P’ 39

April 29, 2026

Aunty Kanani joined the Parker School ‘ohana in 2026. Past experience includes as a Clerk Meter Reader with the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaiʻi, Front Desk Agent at Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, working as Sales Service Distribution Associate at the United States Postal Service and as Spa Program Advisor at Mauna Lani Bay […]
Christina Culligan P’ 36

July 12, 2019

Originally from Salt Lake City, Ms. Culligan came to Parker from Arizona in 2014. All of the past generations of her family on her mother’s side were born and raised on the Big Island. She graduated summa cum laude with bachelor of fine arts degrees in art education and theater arts education from the University […]
Tina Doherty

July 13, 2022

Mrs. Doherty brings nearly 30 years of experience teaching math and science in upper/middle school and at a community college, including at Parker from 2006—2015 and as our middle school head from 2015-2019. Mrs. Doherty earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from California State University at Northridge and a master’s in education from Pepperdine University. […]
Yngrid Feeney

July 12, 2019

Mrs. Feeney rejoined Parker School in 2018 and has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in early childhood bilingual education from City College of New York. Mrs. Feeney has worked with grade K-12 students in both public and private schools on Hawaii Island. She is a native […]
Lee Jason Friend

July 31, 2024

Mr. Friend joined Parker School in 2024 after serving as guest costume designer for Parker Dramatiques’ Spring 2024 musical production of Beauty and the Beast. Mr. Friend holds a design degree from Sacramento Light Opera Academy, has served as president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Wardrobe Union, and has designed, supervised, and […]
Cristina Fulks P’32

July 31, 2024

Mrs. Fulks joined Parker School in 2024. Mrs. Fulks was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, holds a certificate in child development, and received a bachelors of arts degree in psychology from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente in Mexico. Mrs. Fulks enjoys spending time with her family (her daughter attends Parker School), […]