Staff

 Let us introduce you....

Patricia Murphy - Director of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool

Patricia Murphy is the Director of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Patricia is a co-founder of The Learning Tree, Inc., working alongside Director Jerre Brimer since its inception in 1983.  She grew up in Syracuse, New York.   After her graduation from Liverpool High School, Patricia attended State University of New York College at Potsdam and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology along with her teacher certification; she then went on to receive her Masters of Education from Western Maryland College in 1980.  Pat is currently attending Jacksonville State University’s program for Applied Behavior Analysis.

Aimee Spruill - Asst. Director/Teacher

Aimee Spruill is the Asst. Director/Teacher of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Aimee has been with The Learning Tree, Inc. since July 2002.  She grew up in Tallassee, Alabama.   After her graduation from Tallassee High School, Aimee attended Jacksonville State University and received her Bachelor degree in Education; she then went on to receive her Masters in Special Education and is currently attending Jacksonville State University’s program for Applied Behavior Analysis.

Jennifer Wythe - Clinical Coordinator

.Jennifer Wythe is the Clinical Coordinator of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Jennifer has been with The Learning Tree, Inc. since September 2008.  She grew up traveling all over the world with her Military parents. After her graduation from Jacksonville High School, Jennifer attended Jacksonville State University as well as the University of Southern Mississippi and received her Bachelor degree in Psychology; she then went on to receive her Masters in Applied Psychology and is a certified Applied Behavior Analyst. 

Tenna Norton - Teacher

Teena Norton is the Assistant to the Director of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Teena has been with The Learning Tree, Inc. since August 1993.  She grew traveling all over the world with her military family.   After her graduation from Weaver High School, Teena attended Jacksonville State University and received her Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education; she then went on to receive her Masters in Special Education.

Karrie Frames - Asst. Teacher

Karri Frames is the Asst. Teacher of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Karri has been with The Learning Tree, Inc. since April 2010.  She grew up in Heflin, Alabama.   After her graduation from Cleburne County High School, Karri attended Jacksonville State University and received her Bachelor degree in Psychology; she is currently pursuing her Masters in Psychology and BCBA certification.

Katrea Cooley - After School

Katrea Cooley is the After School staff of the Jacksonville Little Tree Preschool.  Katrea has been with The Learning Tree, Inc. since November 2009.  She grew up in Oxford, Alabama.   After her graduation from Oxford High School, Katrea attended Jacksonville State University and received her Associates degree in Science.