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.

Caitlin began at MUSE CA in 2011 and became the Director of our Early Childhood and Elementary School in 2014. While working as School Director, she joined our Global team in 2019 as a Field Director of Education, creating content and processes to share with national and international franchisees. Caitlin is now the Director of MUSE Virtual Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and has been working in the field of education holding teaching and administration positions since 1995.

Developing, promoting and teaching the mission and vision of MUSE has become her passion. Her goal is to provide an environment for students and educators where they can experience meaningful learning through the discovery of passions in our brick and mortar schools and beyond.

MUSE Global’s Director of Elementary, Jen Kaplan, has been in the field of education for 16 years. She was born and raised right here in Southern California and began her career in education in 2008. Passionate about MUSE Global’s 5 Pillars, Jen joined the school community in 2017, captivated by the idea of blending academic rigor with the importance of kindness, passions, and inclusivity to make the world a better place. Assuming the role of classroom teacher and Elementary Manager for many years, Jen’s natural leadership led her to the role of Elementary Director in 2023. When Jen is not at MUSE, she loves spending time with her family, baking, reading, and playing with her dog, Lucy (or any four-legged friend!)

Alexandra began working at MUSE in September of 2021. Alexandra has been working in the Admissions and Education field since 2016. What she enjoys most is building lasting relationships with MUSE families and welcoming them with compassion and understanding.

Alexandra comes to MUSE from Bergen County, New Jersey. She is a graduate of West Chester University in Pennsylvania, earning her B.A. in Communication Studies with a Minor in Education. After her time at West Chester University, Alexandra attended Montclair State University, earning her Masters Degree in School Counseling. She then relocated to Long Beach, California in 2017. Her experience ranges from recruitment and enrollment in admissions to counseling students on bullying, conflict resolutions and character development. In her free time, Alexandra loves to hike, read, travel, practice yoga, and cook.

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.