Caring for the child, not the day
We are dedicated and caring group of educational professionals who enjoy building relationships with the children we care for, and with their families. We consider ourselves a family who truly care for the children who are in our classrooms.
DIRECTOR
Laura Collins
Laura has been with The Learning Tree since 1988.
"I look forward each day to seeing the children’s faces as they arrive; the excitement in their voice as they greet their teachers and see their friends, and as they share stories about what they did the night before."
ASSITANT DIRECTOR
Michelle Brown
Michelle has been with The Learning Tree since 1992.
"I love hearing the laughter as the children are having fun; and seeing the excitement in their eyes as they have new experiences."
ASSITANT DIRECTOR
Jessica Novotny
Jessica has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"My favorite parts of the day are the goodbye hugs I get before the children leave for the day, and hearing the children excitedly telling their parents about their favorite parts of the day."
Angie Woodworth
Angie has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"Smiles, stories, hugs, and the excitement children bring each day can truly brighten your day. I love working with children for these reasons and more. To watch the growth of a child in all areas of development is such a rewarding feeling of accomplishment, and then to see their face as they accomplish a goal is priceless."
Anne Geary
Anne has been with The Learning Tree since 2003.
"I love getting to know the children as I drive them safely to and from school."
Brandi Gustafson
Brandi has been with The Learning Tree since 2000.
"I enjoy talking with the children, hearing them talk, and engaging with them."
Char Jensen
Char has been with The Learning Tree since 1990.
"I really enjoy story time and doing flannel board stories with the children."
Claudia Moreno
Claudia has been with The Learning Tree since 2007.
"I really enjoy doing the morning message, and getting to say hello to the children as they arrive."
Colleen Morris
Colleen has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"I like doing art with the children and getting creative with them."
Dawn Shenberg
Dawn has been with The Learning Tree since 1999.
Diana Sowers
Diana has been with The Learning Tree since 1987.
"I enjoy being with the children, and I especially like to do arts and crafts with them."
Gina Jungers
Gina has been with The Learning Tree since 1990.
"I love their stories and how they describe the activities they are doing."
Jasmin Garcia
Jasmin has been with The Learning Tree since 2017.
"I enjoy working with the children, because I get to show them new things and watch them learn and grow.
Jennifer Bey
Jennifer has been with The Learning Tree since 2017.
"I really enjoy doing group time with the children, and bringing in new things to share with the children."
Jessie Berg
Jessie has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"I love being able to work on milestones with the children, and watching them accomplish them."
Katie Ryan
Katie has been with The Learning Tree since 2015.
"What I enjoy most about working with the children is developing one on one relationships, because each child is so unique which helps me develop new styles to teach them."
Kim Corzine
Kim has been with The Learning Tree since 1988.
"I love having one on one time with the children, and I love storytelling, and anything to do with ooey-gooey and nature."
Krista Anderson
Krista has been with The Learning Tree since 2017.
"I enjoy working with the children because I get the opportunity to see them grow and explore, and watch the imagination develop."
Kristina Martinez
Kristina has been with The Learning Tree since 1996.
"I like when you see the children interacting and having fun, and you see a smile on their face."
Luci Matute Zuniga
Luci has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"I like that when the children com in they say “hi!” and “what’s for lunch?"
Lisa Morawski
Lisa has been with The Learning Tree since 2012.
"I love the unpredictability that comes everyday working with children. It makes every day an adventure."
Lynn Cohen
Lynn has been with The Learning Tree since 2004.
"I like exercising with the children, and seeing the new large motor skills develop as they grow."
Melanie Hansen
Melanie has been with The Learning Tree since 2006.
"I like seeing the wheels turn when they are learning a new concept and you can see that they achieved it."
Sheila Roden
Shelia has been with The Learning Tree since 1996.
"Watching the children explore the interest centers is one of my favorite times; and right when they wake up from nap."
Stephanie Dickerson
Stephanie has been with The Learning Tree since 2002.
"I like interacting with them one on one; because I get a chance to build those bonds."
Zoraida Perez Flores
Zoraida has been with The Learning Tree since 1996.
"I really enjoy greeting the children in the morning and starting their day."