Credentials

	Alix Hall Owner and Executive Director Holds a B.A. and Masters Studies degrees in Child Development. She lectures in the Education Departments of community colleges, active member "Sacramento County Child Development Planning Council" for the past 14 years - current chair. Proud parent educator and author of "Child and Family Issues".
	Rebecca Foster Resource Coordinator Holds an B.S. Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Child Development, 14 years experience in Child Development. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 13 years.
Citrus Heights Locations
	Renee Grover Program Director Holds an A.A. Degree in Child Development and Secretarial, 17 years experience in Child Development with 1.5 years in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools for 11 years.
Sacramento (Downtown) Locations
	Anna Aguilar Program Director (4th Street School) Holds a B.A. Degree in Child Development, 12 years experience in Child Development with 2 year in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 7 years.
	Leticia Cuellar Program Director (H Street School) Holds an A.A. Degree in Child Development, 22 years experience in Child Development with 5 years in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 17 years.
	Kim Ingel Program Director (N Street School) Holds an B.A. Degree in Child Development, Currently working on her Masters Degree, 17 years experience in Child Development with 2 years in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 4 years.
	Crystal Jennings Program Director (P Street School) Currently working on a Degree in Child Development currently holds 40 ECE units, 10 years of experience in Child Development with 6 years in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 9 years.
	Aimee Lindsay Program Director (Q Street School) Is currently working on her BA Degree in Child Development, currently holds 24+ ECE units, 14 years of experience in Child Development with 6 years in Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 6 years.
	Ashley Teeney Program Director (I Street School) Holds an A.S. Degree in Child Development, 7 years of experience in Child Development with 1 year in a Director Capacity. Working at Discovery Tree Schools over 5 years.

Teaching Staff Credentials

60-70% of Discovery Tree teachers hold A.A,. B.A, or Masters Degrees in Child or Human Development and have a wide variety of experience teaching.

Assistant Teachers in Discovery Tree's programs hold a minimum of 15 units in Early Childhood Education, as well as extensive experience with children.

Staff are required to have current First Aid and CPR certificates. Staff is encouraged to continue their education and, in some instances D.T. underwrites the cost of courses, conferences, and seminars.

 

Active members of the following professional organizations:

California Business Bureau
Sacramento Better Business Bureau
Local Chambers of Commerce
Professional Association for Childhood Education (P.A.C.E.)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (N.A.E.Y.C.)
Sacramento Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (S.V.A.E.Y.C.)
California Legislative Symposium on Child Care Issues
World Forum Foundation