Brianne joined us after 9 years of growing and running a tutoring center and then a private school as their Director.  Her expertise helped grow Lake Creek Academy from a concept in August 2023 to an accredited K-12 private school in August 2026.

She has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Western Michigan and was certified to teach middle and high school level English and Geography.  Brianne completed her student teaching at Lakeshore Middle School in Stevensville, MI and worked at Sylvan Learning Center and at Habitat for Humanity.  She also worked for Lake Creek Academy as a private tutor in 2023-2024.

She is originally from Michigan, but has lived in the area since 2011.

She lives with her three children, their cats, and two huskies on 2 acres in Conroe.

Michelle is a local bookkeeper, business owner, and volunteer.  She received her Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Washington University in St. Louis.  As a student, Michelle volunteered in local elementary schools in Cy Fair ISD and after college she worked in corporate accounting before leaving for private practice in 2015.  

She sits on the Board of Directors of Special Needs Sibs, a non-profit that provides Neurotypical siblings within local special-needs families customized social meet-ups and educational scholarships to enable them to have normal life experiences outside the challenges of the immediate family circle.

She is originally from the Houston area.

Michelle & Jonathan live with their two children, three dogs, four cats, and one snake in Conroe on 9 acres.

Erica brought over six years of experience in youth programs, early childhood care, and summer camps to her role from June 2025 to September 2026 as the Activities Director and Support Staff at Lake Creek Academy. 

Making waves in her role as Director of Student Life & Creative Arts, Erica is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and creative growth of the Otters of Lake Creek Academy. She previously ran an in-home, play-based daycarein Conroe, and managed Adventure Care programs in Missouri for over 150 students.

Erica's leadership background extends to running her own handmade goods business, and years of community service, including mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters and United Cerebral Palsy.

Originally from Illinois, Erica lives in The Woodlands with her husband of 20 years, daughter, two dogs, and cat.

Alyssa has spent 14 years in educational settings, starting at Greystone House Montessori in The Woodlands and working her way through Special Education in Conroe ISD, Montgomery ISD, and Willis ISD.  She is currently working to earn her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and is passionate about helping the students at Lake Creek Academy succeed by providing observations and accomodations, in-classroom support to teachers, and pull-out support to students across all grade levels.  

Alyssa is originally from Houston and is married to Mr. Johnny, our SpEd Coordinator and Science Teacher.  Alyssa & Johnny live with their 3 children and 3 huskies in Conroe.

Mike has spent nearly a decade helping nonprofits, startups, and educational organizations grow and thrive. He earned his M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Missouri—St. Louis, specializing in mathematical logic and analysis, after completing his B.A. in Philosophy with minors in Religious Studies and English at Southern Illinois University.  His work since then has focused on building inclusive systems that expand opportunity through diversity, equity, and accessibility. Mike has raised roughly $17M in funding for mission-driven organizations, combining strategic planning with storytelling that connects deeply to people and purpose. 

In addition to his work at LCA, Mike is a writer and emerging author. His forthcoming book on nonprofit strategy and grant writing builds on his recent published essays in literary and professional journals.  Outside of work, Mike enjoys writing, hiking, tennis, cycling, and birdwatching.

Mr. Mike is originally from Illinois and is married to Ms. Erica, our Activities Director.  Mike & Erica live with their daughter in Conroe.

Jonathan is a licensed CPA, business owner, and volunteer.  He received his Bachelor's in Marketing and Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis.  He worked in public accounting from 2004-2015 and started his own bookkeeping/tax practice in 2015.  He currently works part-time at the Montgomery County Food Bank, part-time at his CPA firm, and part-time at the school.

He is originally from Tucson, AZ but has lived in the area since 2008.

Michelle & Jonathan live with their two children, three dogs, four cats, and one snake in Conroe on 9 acres.