Mrs. Bristyl
Director
Bristyl Garvin is the Founder and Director of The Treehouse Academy. She first discovered her love of teaching while volunteering at an orphanage in Amman, Jordan. As a mother of seven, Bristyl cherishes each child’s unique gifts, and believes education should honor individuality. Bristyl has a love for the arts, cooking, and gardening–but her calling in life is teaching and nurturing children with love and kindness.
Ms. Joy
Head of School | Liberty Station
Joy is originally from the state of Utah, but has spent the past 37 years in sunny San Diego! Joy brings a wealth of experience and a passion for philanthropy to her role as Head of School. Prior to her current position, she served as the director of multiple charitable organizations in San Diego, where she demonstrated her strong leadership skills and ability to create positive change in the community. Her involvement in these organizations allowed her to contribute to various causes, including youth education, community development, and support for underprivileged families. As the mother of six and the grandmother of 12, Joy ensures that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey at Treehouse. In her free time, Joy loves to bake, hike, and spend time with her wonderful family!
Ms. Erica
Sprout Studio Guide | Liberty Station
Erica has been working with children for over a decade. She is a lifelong resident of California and graduated from UC Santa Barbara before completing her Montessori program in San Diego. One thing that Erica appreciates about working with children is the unique flair each child brings to each day. When she’s not in the classroom, you can find Erica out walking her dog on the beach or traveling to places she’s never been.
Ms. Spring
Sprout Studio Guide | Liberty Station
Spring has been educating children within independent schools for many years. She holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. with K-6 certification. Spring is inspired by children’s excitement to learn and loves how they offer a fresh and often humorous perspective on life! Outside of school, Spring enjoys cooking, reading, gardening and a variety of outdoor activities with her family.
Mrs. Kristina
Sprout Studio Guide | Carlsbad
Kristina is a Southern California native and has been teaching for over 20 years, specializing in Montessori Early Education for 15 years. She received her Bachelors in Sociology with an emphasis in Education from UCLA and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal Poly Pomona. Kristina loves to create a child led environment where each individual can excel by feeling valued in their strengths and accepted for everything that they bring to the table. You can find Kristina spending time with her 4 daughters, doing Pilates, and eating at local gluten free restaurants.
Ms. Mackenze
Discovery Studio Guide | Liberty Station
Mackenze Tezak has been teaching for as long as she can remember, her stuffed animals and younger sister serving as her first students. She completed her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Moody Bible Institute and went on to teach for 7 years in Nicaragua and Spain, primarily teaching elementary students. One of her favorite things is integrating the arts into all subjects to bring the learning to life for her students. In her free time she loves to read, be outdoors, and experiment with various artistic mediums.
Ms. Emily
Journey Studio Guide | Liberty Station
Emily Manzur is a native of Orange County, but has called San Diego her home since 2021. Emily graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Child Development, along with a Minor in Psychology. After working in a variety of elementary classrooms, she hopes to help students grow as individuals, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in her students. In Emily’s free time, she loves spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, traveling, and going to concerts!
Ms. Montse
Discovery Studio Guide | Liberty Station
Montserrat Sanchez is from San Diego and enjoys spending her free time with friends and family traveling or at the beach. Montse graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Child and Family Development and a Minor in Spanish. As an older sister and educator, she believes in inspiring all children to grow passionate about learning and thrive with confidence and success!
Ms. Alexa
Discovery Studio Guide | Carlsbad
Born and raised in sunny San Diego, Alexa Eisermann is the eldest sister of two brothers. Graduating from UCSD with a B.S. in Human Biology and Education, she channels her passion for education into making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Over the past year, she has been dedicated to teaching, nurturing young minds with care and creativity. In her free time she enjoys taking walks, hanging out with friends and has a love for traveling. .