“Miss Jenn” is the owner of Treehouse - A First Step Learning Center, Inc. Jenn started the program as a Family Childcare Program in 2012 - moving in to a center in 2021.

Jenn is a  mom to  Tyler (age 14) and Smith (age 10). Jenn also has two adult step-daughters who live in Georgia - Kari and Kali, and a grandaughter! Jenn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Life from Wheelock College and a Master’s Degree in Communication & Information Management from Baypath  as well as the following certifications:

• Department of Early Education & Care Director II

• Massachusetts Certified Teacher for grades K-3

• Department of Early Education &  Care Lead Preschool Teacher

• Department of Early Education & Care Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

• Department of Early Education & Care School Age Program Administrator

• Licensed Large Family Childcare Provider (2012-2021)

• Red Cross Lifeguard & Professional Rescuer CPR/First Aid Certified, expires May 2027

Jenn is also an Adjunct Professor at Springfield Technical Community College (since 2020) in the Early Childhood Education Department where she currently teaches courses related to Disabilities and Inclusion.   Jenn is passionate about supporting the needs of all children in an inclusive early education and care environment.

Prior to opening Treehouse,  Jenn worked with children and families in public schools, as a home visitor for Early Head Start, in child care centers, and as a Child Life Specialist and teacher in pediatric hospitals. Jenn has also been a fitness instructor for nearly twenty years, currently teaching weekly spin classes.  Jenn and her husband Wayne enjoy spending time with their family at the beach - or snowboarding!