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Meet Our Team
Passionate educators who choose Birch — and stay
Leadership Team
Zade Safadi
Co-Founder
MBA, UMKC · Engineering background
Zade structures Birch Learning Academy with exceptional reliability. His corporate focus on systems and strategy ensures institutional stability, protecting teacher-to-child interactions and long-term excellence.
Deanna Elkadri
Co-Founder
Advanced nursing degree (in progress)
Deanna directs the academy's wellness layout and safety standards, leveraging active clinical training and pediatric health modules to establish strict wellness guidelines that far exceed standard center requirements.
Why Teachers Love Birch
“After years in franchise centers, Birch feels like coming home. Small classes, respected expertise, professional development that actually matters, and a leadership team that listens.”
— Ms. Rachel Kim, Lead Preschool Teacher
Professional Development
Every teacher receives 40+ hours of professional development annually — from Montessori workshops to Reggio documentation training, nature-based education certifications, and social-emotional learning intensives. We invest in our team because your children deserve the best.
Ready to See the Birch Difference?
Schedule your private tour today. We can't wait to meet your family.