Lissa Colburn Bogner M’17

Lissa Colburn Bogner, Colchester, VT, died September 27, 2023, of breast cancer.

Born in Burlington, she moved with her family to Portland, ME, where she graduated from high school before earning her bachelor’s from Trinity College in Burlington and her Saint Michael’s master’s with a focus on teaching education through the arts.

She dedicated her work and personal life to sharing her love of education, art, and nature. This included managing an equestrian barn and running Partners in Adventure Camp for young people of all abilities. She began her teaching career as an educator at Shelburne Farms and then working at the Renaissance School. She brought her passion to the Childhood Education and Human Services program at the Center for Technology in Essex, where she prepared high school students to teach early childhood education.

Lissa’s greatest joy was being with her family and many friends. She enjoyed training and riding horses, skiing, snowboarding, boating, beach walking anywhere, camping, and hiking. She was an adventurous photographer, climbing into cellar holes and seeking unique natural locations. She enjoyed cooking (especially anything maple) and gathering friends and family together for meals or just hanging out.

Her family is extremely grateful for the love and support of friends and family. They also want to thank the caring staff at the UVM Medical Center Oncology and Neurology Departments, as well as those at the McClure Miller Respite House.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bogner, a daughter, her father, her brothers, her stepmother and stepsister and extended family.

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