Our team

Meet the people who greet your child

Family-owned since 2015, and led every day by director and co-founder Susan Cross. These are the faces your family will see.

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Susan Cross

Director & Co-Founder

Payton Lang

Payton Lang

Closing Supervisor

Valerie Stevens

Valerie Stevens

Opening Supervisor

Camille Doctor

Camille Doctor

Opening Supervisor

Mikilane Harker

Mikilane Harker

Lead Chef

Annie Juarez Carmona

Annie Juarez Carmona

Spanish Teacher

Our teachers and staff are the heart of The Learning Tree. Many have been with us for years, and every lead teacher is licensed, CPR & First Aid certified, and background-checked at the state and federal level. From our infant room through kindergarten readiness — and our new Spanish enrichment in preschool — the same familiar faces greet your child every morning. That consistency is what helps little ones feel safe, build real friendships, and genuinely love coming to school. When you tour, you'll meet the teacher who would care for your child, not a sales desk.

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