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Karen
Johnson, Director
- Director - Karen has been the Director at LTS since 1995! She
has a background in elementary education, with a master's degree
in early childhood education. Prior to becoming our director,
Karen has been a 1st grade public school teacher, and a pre-k
teacher here at the school.
Amy
Terry, Assistant Director -
Assistant Director- Amy began teaching at Learning Tree in 1999,
and became the Assistant Director in 2001. She has a background
of 10 years previous teaching experience as well as a master's
degree in education. This has been her favorite school to work
in and all three of her children have attended Learning Tree
School!
Gayle
Kelley, Extended Care Coordinator - Gayle has been with Learning Tree since
2000, and is currently working towards her Associate degree in
Early Childhood Education. Gayle is a member of FUMC. She has
3 children, all of whom attended LTS. In addition to her teaching
role, Gayle also oversees our extended care activities.
LuAnn
Burt, Lead Teacher
Oaks class. Bachelor degree in Child Development. Had experience
working at Riley Children's Hospital and currently works with
children at the Kids Commons.
Cathy
Hughes, Lead
Teacher in Dogwoods class - Cathy has been a teacher at LTS since
1993! Cathy has her CDA and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Education. She is a member of the NAEYC and attends the local
conference each year. She recently attended a summer institute
at Indiana University for educating and supporting individuals
across the autism spectrum. She loves to read children's books,
and believes vocabulary increases when children actively engage
in discussions and activities before, during and after the read-aloud.
Cathy likes to think of herself not only as a teacher, but as
a provider of meaningful experiences that builds on and extends
children's understanding of the world.
Toni Perry, Lead Teacher Willows class
- Toni has four children and has bee a LTP mom. Toni is currently
taking classes in early childhood education and enjoys our youngest
group of preschoolers.
Tammy
Tucker, Lead
Teacher in Sycamores class - Tammy joined LTS in 2007. It was
her first year back in the profession that she loves, after taking
time off to spend with her 2 sons. She attended Lakeland Community
College in Ohio, majoring in Early Childhood Education, and came
to us with 10 years of previous preschool experience. Tammy recently
completed her child development associate credentials. |
