MUSE LEADERSHIP

MUSE Global’s Head of School, Tressa Wyner, has been a passionate educator and middle school teacher for 20 years. Originally from Minnesota, she obtained her K-8 teaching license and BA in psychology from Hamline University. Tressa joined the MUSE community in 2015 as a middle school homeroom teacher and math teacher. A certified PCM trainer since 2018, Tressa loves to help students (and parents!) learn to communicate clearly and resolve conflicts productively. Over the years, Tressa has assumed various leadership roles at MUSE, most recently becoming director of Middle High in 2023. A true believer in all of MUSE’s 5 Pillars, Tressa feels blessed to work in a school that encourages innovative life-long learners while teaching them to advocate for themselves. She invites MUSE students, teachers, and parents to take risks, play, commit to their convictions, reflect deeply, support each other, and think critically. 

In her free time, Tressa enjoys visiting family in MN, cooking, being outside, and spending time with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.

Megan’s passion for sustainability, environmental and social justice, and teaching young people how to listen to their minds and bodies is ever present in her classroom. With degrees in elementary education, a dual master’s in literacy and special education, and certifications in Mindfulness and Forest School Teaching, Megan has been practicing in the field of education for over 12. She has taught in a variety of environments and across all ages, including public schools, private schools, daycare, schools for children with multiple and severe disabilities, a high school for children with emotional disabilities, and even an un-school!

Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Megan relocated to Southern California in 2018 to pursue opportunities in schools that align with her philosophy on the role education plays in living in harmony with the Earth and each other. When she discovered MUSE in 2018 she knew she was right at home!

Melissa has been with MUSE since February 2015. Melissa is extremely passionate about MUSE’s mission, vision, and plant based and sustainability practices. When she first heard about MUSE, there were unfortunately no open positions so she started as an unpaid intern. She quickly was promoted and worked her way up throughout the years with the guidance and mentorship of individuals on the Admin Team.

Melissa was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and attended UCLA where she received a BA in Sociology and Civic Engagement in 2012. Melissa now resides in South Orange County with her husband, children and vizsla pup. In her free time she enjoys spending time in nature, going to the beach, running, hiking, reading, cooking and enjoying the company of her family.