MUSE Global School is an eco-friendly, private school that brings innovative, holistic education to students ranging from elementary through high school. For the past 19 years, the MUSE 5 Pillars highlights the foundation of our educational philosophy: Academics, Self-Efficacy, Communication, Sustainability, and Passion-Based Learning. Students thrive within our enchanting, learning environment that is created for exploration and creativity.
The foundation of MUSE Global School is embodied within our mission and principles created by our founder — Suzy Amis Cameron.
Our mission is to equip young people with the tools needed for a lifetime of curiosity. With innovative academics, passion-based learning and an emphasis on sustainability — students learn to live consciously with themselves, one another and the planet, all in a dynamic and beautiful learning environment.
Start your child’s amazing journey — contact us to learn more about MUSE Global today.
Tressa Wyner is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience as a teacher and school leader. Originally from Minnesota, she earned her K–8 teaching license and a B.A. in Psychology from Hamline University. Tressa joined MUSE Global School in 2015 as a middle school teacher. Since then, she has held a range of leadership roles—serving as Director of the Middle & High School and, most recently, becoming Head of School in 2024.
Grounded in a whole-child approach, Tressa is proud to lead a school that values rigorous academics alongside personalized learning tailored to each child’s unique strengths and goals. Tressa also engages the MUSE community in the essential, global work of creating a more just and sustainable future for our people and the planet. She values collaboration and partnership with students, families, and faculty to create a meaningful, inclusive learning environment.
A certified Process Communication Model (PCM) trainer since 2018, Tressa is dedicated to helping students and parents communicate with clarity, resolve conflict effectively, and build authentic relationships. She believes strongly in teaching students to advocate for themselves and others, and she empowers students, educators, and families to take bold risks, find joy through play, stand firmly in their convictions, engage in purposeful reflection, uplift one another, and approach the world with curiosity and critical thought.
Outside of school, Tressa enjoys visiting family in Minnesota, cooking and sharing meals, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She also loves spending time with her husband, three sons, and dog, who also share her passion for community, wellness, and lifelong learning.
Megan Grieco — MUSE Global Director of Upper and Lower School — has dedicated her last 15 years to revolutionizing (and evolutionizing) primary and secondary education. Megan’s passion for education, environmental and social justice, and teaching young people how to listen to their minds and bodies, is everpresent in her teaching and leadership. After earning a dual masters in Literacy and Special Education, Megan relocated to Southern California to lead a play-based childhood education program and to pursue teaching opportunities that aligned with her philosophy on how education can excite young people about their relationship with each other and planet Earth.
When Megan discovered MUSE, she knew she’d found a new home. Since joining MUSE Global School, Megan has served as a teacher and co-chair in MUSE’s Elementary, Middle, and High School departments. Megan’s dedication to broadening student perspectives and fostering academic achievement saw her embrace leadership roles in MUSE’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice steering committee, curriculum revision team, and special education resource management.
Megan is thrilled to serve as MUSE’s Director of Lower and Upper School and knows that, “Each of us have the power to shape our world with how we educate young people.”
Stephanie pursued a double major in political science and international studies at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and dedicated six years to teaching various elementary school grades. Before joining MUSE in 2022 as the Virtual Learning Environment Manager, she also served as an educational consultant for several years, providing professional development to educators. Stephanie is eager to connect with our new community in her role supporting Admissions.
Stephanie considers herself from Hawaii, Tokyo, and Texas, having spent significant parts of her life in each place. She enjoys traveling, cooking (and eating), crafting, and spending time with friends outdoors. Stephanie is excited to be working with a passionate community of educators!
Please contact her directly with any questions for enrollment at stephanie@museschools.com.
Our educational philosophy is rooted in Our Five Pillars. At MUSE Global School, everything we do is grounded in our Five Pillars:
1. Academics
2. Passion-Based Learning
3. Self-Efficacy
4. Communication
5. Sustainability
These pillars shape every part of the student experience—from curriculum design to community involvement.
Our Founder, Suzy Amis Cameron, created OMD (One Meal a Day)—a global movement encouraging individuals to choose one plant-based meal a day for their health and the planet. OMD began right here at MUSE!
On campus, Chef Robin Swallow leads our culinary program with fresh, seasonal, plant-based meals—many ingredients harvested from our own gardens. This daily connection to food, health, and sustainability is central to the MUSE experience.
MUSE students of all ages explore their passions through enriching specialist classes and electives that spark creativity and support whole-child development. Our specialists include:
• Seed-to-Table & Plant-Based Cooking
• Visual Arts
• Spanish
• French
• Outdoor Education
• Mindfulness
Each program is thoughtfully designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Our Elementary students experience rigorous Core Academics, with Passion-Based Learning to create meaningful, personalized education.
Teachers connect each student’s interests to academic standards through:
• Collaborative projects
• Idividualized studies
• Daily classroom instruction
Students are also immersed in a range of specialist classes, giving them a broad, well-rounded foundation for both academic and personal growth.
Our Middle School & High School students take ownership of their learning through interdisciplinary, passion-driven course work. We combine academic excellence with real-world relevance through:
• Mentorships & internship
• MICA: Advancing STEM at MUSE (more below)
• Service-learning projects
• Dual-enrollment college courses
• Independent study opportunities
MICA (Measurement, Instrumentation, Control, and Analysis), developed at MIT by Dr. Ian Hunter, is transforming STEM education at MUSE. Led by MIT graduate and Head of Science and Mathematics, Russell Mallen, the MICA program brings hands-on experimentation, real-time data, and interactive learning into the classroom.
Students explore robotics, environmental science, and biotechnology while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Seamlessly integrated into both core academics and passion-based projects, MICA empowers students to innovate across disciplines and tackle real-world challenges with confidence.
MUSE Global School Middle School & High School students are supported by dedicated advisors and expert subject instructors who guide them in developing as innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and empowered global citizens.
MUSE Global School – Santa Monica offers a premium private school experience. Below are the tuition rates for the 2025–2026 school year for Elementary through High School, including Virtual Learning options. Multiple payment plans are available — please contact our admissions team to find the best fit for your family. You can also call Stephanie Cox, Global & Virtual Operations and Admissions Manager at 818-231-0268 to get started.
Tuition Rates:
Elementary (1st – 5th gade)
$45,000
Middle School (6th – 8th grade)
$48,000
High School (9th – 12th grade)
$51,000
Virtual Learning Tuition starts out at $17,200. To inquire more about this program, please contact admissions for more information.
Start your child’s amazing journey — contact us to learn more about MUSE Global today.
