Meet Our Team
Jason Aulicino
Founder, Executive Director, Teacher
Jason Aulicino is the Founder, Executive Director, and lead teacher for Treetop Academics. He has been at Edison for past 17+ years where he has created and implemented curriculum for all Treetop programs. Jason is currently TSPC Oregon certified and holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s education in Conflict & Dispute Resolution, and a degree in Music. As a parent of a previous 4j student, Jason is also an advocate in the classroom and for K- 12 education. Jason is a past Edison Parent Council president, classroom volunteer, and has served on many of Edison’s parent committees. You may also see him in Edison’s classrooms as a substitute teacher. Jason resides in the SUN neighborhood and is on the SUNA Board. Jason’s vision for Treetop is an academically diverse and unique after-school program that goes beyond childcare and provides an experience that students will love.
Sarah Wagner
Teacher/Assist Director
Sarah grew up in the Eugene area and returned after studying chemistry, anthropology, and psychology during university. Sarah has been working with Treetop Academics since 2016 and now serves as a lead teacher and assistant director. Sarah loves the unique hands-on projects for learning that our academic classes provide and is a big supporter of creating a safe and fun environment for children to learn and grow. Sarah finds that creating and implementing complex projects that introduce a whole new world to students is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience! During her free time Sarah is a prolific reader and hiker.
Charlotte
Charlotte has lived in Eugene since 2013 and attended Edison Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and South Eugene High School. She currently attends the University of Oregon and is majoring in Math with minors in Computer Science and Art. She has volunteered/worked for Treetop Academics for over four years as an Aide, and she loves the opportunity to work with students on hands-on projects. In her free time, Charlotte enjoys knitting, crocheting, and going on walks with her dog.
Makenzie
Makenzie grew up in Nevada and moved to Eugene just last year to attend the University of Oregon. She is currently majoring in Family Human Services with an art minor. Makenzie has volunteered and worked with children for many years and hopes to continue to do so throughout and after college. She loves to travel and experience new cultures. In her free time, she loves to rock climb, slackline, hike, and paint. Makenzie also loves to help others and is currently volunteering for a local hospice company in Eugene. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with children and help them grow!
Elly
Elly is a native Oregonian born and raised in the Willamette Valley. She is currently a first-year student at the University of Oregon, where she is pursuing a degree in psychology with a specific focus in childhood development. She has always found joy working with kids, and that passion has helped guide her in her academic path in hopes to continue to work with them in the future. Elly values empathy, integrity, respect, and is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. In her free time Elly enjoys travelling, visiting the coast, playing with her dog, and pottery.
Sydney
Sydney Perez is a Junior at the University of Oregon, studying psychology and education. She’s passionate about working with children, with years of experience in volunteering and building strong, personal connections with every child she meets. Outside of her studies, Sydney enjoys reading, thrifting for unique pieces, and spending time with friends and family. Sydney’s drive to understand and connect with others fuels both her academic pursuits and personal hobbies.
Morgan
Morgan is a senior at South Eugene High School, and is pursuing a full IB diploma. She grew up in Eugene, attending Edison Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School. She plans to pursue science and music during her undergraduate education, and enter the field of medicine after completing her degree. As a violinist since the age of 4, she has volunteered with multiple groups of young musicians in addition to being a summer camp counselor. She enjoys camping, traveling, music, and spending time with friends.
Olivia
Olivia has lived in Oregon all her life but moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon. There, she is majoring in psychology and sociology with the goal of becoming a child therapist. She grew up working with kids as a nanny and camp counselor and hopes to continue this work in the future. In her free time, she loves traveling, crocheting, playing with her cat Mazie, and hosting game nights for her friends.
Estella
Estella is currently an Art and Education student at UO. She attended Edison for fourth and fifth grade and is super excited to be back! She started babysitting at age eleven and has additional experience co-teaching, tutoring, and running summer camps in Boulder, Colorado. When not in class or at Edison, Estella is either at the gym or working in her art studio. She loves exercising outdoors, finding and fixing antique jewelry, and is learning to kickbox! As an artist and long-time teaching assistant Estella is enthusiastic about helping young students get in tune with their creative energy across mediums.
Sara
Sara is currently a University of Oregon student studying business administration and planning on minoring in Psychology. She has lived in Portland, Oregon her whole life until she moved to Eugene for school. She is a clarinet player in the Oregon Marching Band and enjoys being apart of a team. Sara has always had a passion for working with kids and always makes sure to bring the energy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, skiing, reading, and hanging out with friends!
Addie
Addison is a senior at the University of Oregon, studying digital arts and environmental policy, and has found a real passion for working with kids! Also going by her summer camp name, “Gator,” she loves staying active and being goofy with kids, and is even considering going into education in the future. Outside of work, Gator/Addie loves to go partner dancing, play Pokémon, draw, participate in activities in her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, and hang out with her friends!
Avery
Avery grew up in Southern California and is moving to Eugene for her freshman year at the University of Oregon! She is majoring in Human Physiology and planning to minor in Psychology, with hopes of one day becoming a child psychiatrist. Avery has always enjoyed working with kids through babysitting, volunteering, and after-school programs, and she looks forward to continuing that passion in Eugene. In her free time, Avery enjoys spending time with her family, trying new foods, and exploring new places. She is excited help kids learn, grow, and have fun!
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