Tacey Family

Owners

We are a family owned/operated business. We have extensive backgrounds in STEM fields and child education. We believe that your child’s education and care are a priority, we know that choosing the right program is a big decision. Our main goal is to ensure that parents and students feel welcome, and that we are educating students in a manner that is fun and enlightening, but also structured and consistent. We want to make sure that we meet each student on their own academic level and learning style. We have brought Stemtree to our community because we believe it’s a great fit for Howard County. As a military Veteran family, we know what it means to serve, and we look forward supporting our students. You may see us all from time to time and we hope you stop by and say hi!

Faith

Curriculum Specialist

Faith is attending Frostburg university and is seeking her degree in Education with a focus on Math. Faith has always enjoyed teaching students from a young age, she always found students who seemed to need help and would gravitate to them in order to share her knowledge. She is now teaching in the Allegany school system as she is on her final semester and chapter before beginning her teaching career. Faith enjoys teaching at STEMTREE in the Summer when school is not in session.

Sheridan

Instructor/Tutor Lead

Sheridan currently holds an associate degree in general studies focused in STEM. She is also attending Frostburg university as she obtains her bachelor’s degree in Biology focused in Microbiology. Sheridan has always been thrilled by the science world, at a young age she began her fascination with plants, soil samples, water samples, and the study of organisms. She is set to graduate in the spring of 2023 where she will then pursue her masters at The University of Maryland. Sheridan also enjoys teaching at STEMTREE during the Summer months when school is not in session, she is always thrilled to teach the Science portions, students have started deeming this segment “Science with Sheridan” Sheridan loves working with our younger Stem students, she has mentioned that seeing the lights in the students eyes as they begin their own fascination with science is extremely heartwarming.

Aireanna

Instructor

Aireanna is currently pursuing her degree in early education up to 2nd grade at HCC. She has a passion for art, music, and photography. Aireanna thoroughly enjoys her photography and yearbook classes, and she actively assists others. Her leadership skills shine when she shares her abundant knowledge with others. Aireanna also finds fulfillment in working with students on coding and robotics projects at Stemtree. Recently, she has been involved in assisting students at a local elementary school through Stemtree’s after-school program, which focuses on these two subjects.

Zahara

Instructor/Driver

Zahra, a student at HCC, is passionate about science and biology. She enjoys working at Stemtree because it allows her to be around students. Her love for science and her desire to make it her career drive her forward.

Kierra

Lead Instructor on site manager.

With a strong background in both psychology and culinary arts, Kierra brings a unique perspective to her work with children. Her experience running an activity center and leading summer camps showcases her ability to create engaging experiences for young people, while her training in counseling allows her to provide emotional support when needed. By combining these skills, Kierra is able to help children grow not only academically but personally as well.

Jacob

Instructor/driver

Jacob, a student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, is pursuing a degree in computer science. His passion for engineering, computer science, and math has always driven him. Jacob brings experience with Java, Python, HTML, and AutoCAD to the table. He is excited to contribute to teaching STEM and working at Stemtree.

Michael Day

Instructor/ Tutor

Michael, a dedicated individual, is currently pursuing his MAT certification program for secondary school mathematics at Loyola University. His academic focus lies in applied mathematics and the art of teaching. Beyond his passion for mathematical concepts, Michael also harbors enthusiasm for teaching physics-related topics and problem-solving. His eagerness extends to collaborating with the diverse group of learners he encounters at Stemtree on a daily basis.

Instructor/Bus driver