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
Jamie Stofcheck
ASSITANT DIRECTOR
Jane Olsen
ASSITANT DIRECTOR
Collette Meredith
ROOM 7 - THREE YEAR OLDS
Amy Billy
Amy has been with The Learning Tree since April of 2016.
"I have a passion for working with children. The innocence of a child is enlightening. I love when a student gets so thrilled after completing a new task. It is so rewarding as a teacher."
ROOM 4 - TODDLERS
Amy Johnson
Amy has been with The Learning Tree since March of 2014.
"I love being able to help them learn and grow."
ROOM 11 - PRE-K
Angela Werksman
Angela has been with The Learning Tree since February of 2008.
"I love to help the children discover their strengths and talents. Watching how excited and proud they are when they learn something new."
ROOM 9 - THREE-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE
Carrie Spencer
Carrie has been with The Learning Tree since August of 2013.
"I love that I teach children and that children teach me."
ROOM 10 - PRE-K AND SCHOOL AGE
Deanna Mateer
Deanna has been with The Learning Tree since September of 2008.
"I love when children learn a new skill and continue to master that skill. I enjoy teaching the children a new song or game and seeing them get so excited!"
ROOM 2 - INFANTS
Danielle Jensen
Danielle has been with The Learning Tree since January of 2015.
"I enjoy being able to be a part of their milestones as they grow."
ROOM 6 - TWO TO THREE YEAR OLDS
Erin Maloney
Erin has been with The Learning Tree since August of 2011.
"I truly enjoy singing songs with them and watching them grow up."
Denise Sokolowski
ROOM 5 - TWO YEAR OLDS
Hannah Funk
Heather has been with The Learning Tree since January of 2019.
"I love working with children because they always have the ability to brighten my mood and make me laugh with their silliness."
ROOM 1 - INFANTS
Heather Van Dusen
Heather has been with The Learning Tree since August of 2000.
"Building a bond with them and the way their face lights up when they see you."
SUPPORT STAFF
Jasmine Daudelin
Jasmine has been with The Learning Tree since October of 2016.
"I enjoy teaching them new things and watching them use what they’ve learned. I also love having fun conversations and seeing their different personalities."
ROOM 2 - INFANTS
Jeanine Gul
Jeanine has been with The Learning Tree since July of 2018.
"I love working with little one’s for so many reasons; when they smile, when they see you and start reaching for a hug. I love knowing that I am making a difference in their lives. It is also nice talking with the parents and just hearing about their day. I could not imagine any other job for me."
KITCHEN
Jenny Godfrey
Jenny has been with The Learning Tree since September of 2013.
"I love coming in each day and seeing their smiling faces."
ROOM 5 - TWO YEAR OLDS
Jessica Souter
Jessica has been with The Learning Tree since May of 2013.
"I love to watch them grow socially and developmentally."
SUPPORT STAFF
Karen Fahey
Karen has been with The Learning Tree since September of 2018.
I like working for The Learning Tree because I LOVE children!
ROOM 8 - THREE TO FOUR YEAR OLDS
Katie Kohn
Katie has been with The Learning Tree since December of 2013.
"Being able to watch children grow and develop into their personalities. Being able to teach and guide them"
ROOM 6 - TWO TO THREE YEAR OLDS
Kayla McElfresh
Kayla has been with The Learning Tree since August of 2018.
"I love working with children because every day is a new adventure! Children are so fun and imaginative. Their innocence inspires me to be a better teacher and mom to my own kiddos!"
ROOM 7 - THREE YEAR OLDS
Kayla Welu
Kayla has been with The Learning Tree since March of 2017.
"I love seeing the way children learn and I enjoy doing art projects and science experiments with them. I think that kids are so funny and unique."
SUPPORT STAFF
Linda Kanak
Linda has been with The Learning Tree since November of 2018.
"After my children were grown, I decided to finish my Education. This made me realize, that working with children is what makes me happy. When you love what you're doing it doesn't seem like work. 
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ROOM 1 - INFANTS
Lisa Bostic
Lisa has been with The Learning Tree since November of 2008.
"I love that every day is different and all the smiles and hugs."
ROOM 5 TWO YEAR OLDS
Lynaha Watson
Lisa has been with The Learning Tree since April of 2019.
"I enjoy working with children because I find them hilarious. I also love being a part of and knowing I am helping make a difference in their life."
ROOM 9 - THREE-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE
Mandi Reed
Mandi has been with The Learning Tree since September of 2008.
"I am always teaching, whether it being my preschoolers ABC’s or life lessons for school age. However, I am always learning something new from the children in my class."
ROOM 12 - PRE-K
Megan Costa
Megan has been with The Learning Tree since October of 2015.
"My favorite thing is building relationships with them and seeing them get excited to come to school to learn and play."
ROOM 11 - PRE-K
Megan Louthain
Megan has been with The Learning Tree since January of 2018.
"I love working with children because I enjoy seeing them grow and learn. Children love to explore and are curious about the world. It makes me happy to be apart of their world and provide those play opportunities."
ROOM 1 - INFANTS
Melissa Miotto
Melissa has been with The Learning Tree since May of 2016.
"I love to be able to work with the babies, and watch them grow and learn new things."
ROOM 2 - INFANTS
Natalie Haeger
Natalie has been with The Learning Tree since March of 2018.
"I love witnessing the growth of young children and being an active part of their development. The cuddles are not so bad either."
ROOM 4 - TODDLERS
Nereyda Yanez
Nereyda has been with The Learning Tree since April of 2016.
"I love being able to make a difference in another little human’s life by teaching them things that may be so simplistic to us."
ROOM 11 & 12 PRE-K
Nicki Hannell
Nicki has been with The Learning Tree since May of 2006.
"I love the looks on their faces and the reaction they get when they learn how to do something."
ROOM 1 - INFANTS
Nicole Riebock
Nicole has been with The Learning Tree since March of 2017.
"I have always had a special place in my heart for young children. I began babysitting at the age of 10 and found my passion and never looked back! They bring joy to my heart with their smiles and love of learning."
ROOM 2 - INFANTS
Sarah Farbiak
Sarah has been with The Learning Tree since May of 2014.
"I love being able to watch them achieve and reach each milestone and being able to celebrate each accomplishment."
ROOM 5 & 6 - TWO TO THREE YEAR OLDS
Rachel Grant
Rachel has been with The Learning Tree since June of 2018.
"I love watching them learn and teach themselves new things every day. Also, knowing that I can make an impact on their lives."
ROOM 4 - TODDLERS
Stacey Mungle
Stacey has been with The Learning Tree since January of 2010.
"I enjoy being able to help them learn new things and grow."
ROOM 12 - PRE-K
Tammie Moriarty
Tammie has been with The Learning Tree since June of 2006.
"Their enthusiasm, it’s contagious 😊 the awe a child’s face shows when they learn and master something new. "
ROOM 3 - TODDLERS
Tessa Pyrek
Tessa has been with The Learning Tree since July of 2017.
"I love to watch children learn and grow into little people. I also enjoy learning about their families and the traditions that they have."
ROOM 3 - TODDLERS
Tiffany Huff
Tiffany has been with The Learning Tree since September of 2017.
"Working with children is so fun and different every day. I love their endless energy, smiling faces and happiness when I walk into the door. I love watching them grow and move throughout the building."