Lindsay Stewart is the director and founder of Sweet Tree Arts and Sweet Tree School. She has been teaching in the arts and alternative education settings for the over 20 years. Originally from Scotland, Stewart settled in the US in 2000. She gained her Masters in Education through Lesley University's Creative Arts and Learning program and received her undergraduate degree from Colby College. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in education at Lesley University.  Lindsay is passionate about sharing ideas locally and globally around creative thinking, growth mindset and listening and responding through the arts. 

Marlee Luehman has been an educator for 20 years.  She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and education with a certification in elementary and special education. She has worked in a variety of educational settings including public schools, private schools, and as a developmental therapist working closely with at risk infants and toddlers in their homes. 

Marlee became passionate about the arts and teaching and learning through the arts when she was hired by Lindsay Pinchbeck to teach at Sweetland School. 

She received her masters in arts integration through Lesley University. Believing strongly in the social-emotional connection that learners and teachers cultivate in a nurturing education environment, Marlee embraces the process of working through the arts as a way to create a space for meaningful and deep connection. 

When she is not teaching, Marlee enjoys dancing, walks through the fields behind her house, being with her daughter and quiet pondering.  

Paul joined the staff in September 2019 and works primarily with the Explores and Innovators. Over the course of the school year Paul guided the Innovators to build an 18 foot, 175 lb. Inuit ‘umiak’ style boat that carries 10-12 people. 

Paul loves people, especially children. He is a musician, engineer, inventor, dancer, father, and a teacher. Honoring others and sharing the delight of learning is the theme that guides his life. 

Kari works with the learners at both Roots and Branches, teaches Innovator Art, manages the 8th grade Apprenticeship Program and also assists in Marketing and Community Program development. Kari loves being in the classroom and learning about the Reggio Emilia Approach to education. This particular framework creates MAGIC and inspires children to create meaning in deep and unique ways. She also takes on special projects and event planning at the center and is excited to be working as part of the team. She lives in Union with her family and spends her days trying to figure out how to find a balance between purposeful and soulful living. Kari has spent her adult life teaching children,  teaching movement and helping people find organization and inspiration in their business endeavors. 

Supporting our vision; our advisory board consists of passionate and respected leaders in education and the arts who model high academic achievement. They are always willing to problem solve and listen. Thank you, Malcolm Brooks, Nancy Harris Frohlich and Will Foote. 

Supporting the non profit; our Board of Directors drive a healthy business model and keep Sweet Tree steady through the most challenging times. Thank you Michael Douglass, Cyndi Prince and  Nancy Harris Frohlich.