The Therapeutic Recreation Experiential Education Team, or TREE, is composed of graduate students from the University of Tennessee who have very witty senses of humor but take their jobs very seriously.
Alice Dupree
Alice is from Rio de Janerio, Brazil, and has lived in Knoxville for the last 10 years. She graduated from UTK with a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is interested in working in a post-secondary program for individuals with disabilities. She loves to crochet, go to concerts and be outdoors!
Bryson Hartsell
Bryson is from Knoxville, TN and had his bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. His career aspiration is to become a recreational therapist and work for the Disney company. Bryson is also a former manger for UT’s men’s basketball team and is a Disney fanatic!
Ben Rivet
Ben is from Seymour, TN and has a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. He is interested in helping people get connected with the world around them through programming and accessibility. Ben also plays soccer and loves to climb and travel!
Kayley Siler
Kayley has recently finished her bachelor’s degree at UTK in Kinesiology. She hopes to become a Recreational Therapist and work with children with disabilities. Kayley’s favorite thing to do is scuba dive and she is a Certified Divemaster!
Marcy Ward
Marcy was born in Payson, Arizona, graduated from Northern Arizona University with her bachelor’s degree in Fitness Wellness and Psychological Sciences. She hopes to become a Recreational Therapist working with kids with disabilities. When Marcy isn’t in the office, she enjoys reading, writing, playing basketball and soccer, and trying out different forms of art!