Meet our TLE® Center team

Allison & Annie Kretzer
Owners
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
There’s a very good reason Allison and Annie are comfortable serving families and children. They have been working in the childcare/education field since 1994, and with The Learning Experience since 2000. The Kretzers have strong family values with the belief that it isn’t enough to merely operate a childcare facility – they strive to do it better than anyone else. Their attention to detail and commitment to each child’s needs have been integral to their success in the education of young children. Leveraging their more than 50 years’ combined experience, Allison and Annie have assembled a team of skilled educators and seasoned industry professionals who embrace their culture of uncompromised customer service, quality education and community involvement. When they are not working, Allison and Annie will likely be found hiking with Oz and Olive, their beloved dogs. Their human children a

Miss Irene
Center Director of Operations
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Irene’s lifelong dream has been to work with children. Irene has worked in the education/childcare field since 2009. At an early age she started tutoring and babysitting children in her community. Irene holds her Child Development Associate (CDA) and is currently attending college to complete her bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. Irene is fluent in Cantonese and hoping to add Mandarin soon. Irene enjoys caring for others and helping where she can. Being able to inspire children and co-workers growth and achieve their goals is what she finds most rewarding.

Miss Ashley
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Ashley started her TLE adventure in 2015 and has been in the education field since 2013. Ashley has received credits in Early Childhood Education and plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree. Ashley has a beautiful baby boy named Charlie who also attends TLE! When Ashley is not working with the kiddos she loves going to Eagles and Flyers games and spending time with her family.

Miss Tori
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Tori has been working in the education field since 2017. Tori holds associate degree in liberal studies and is pursuing her BA in early childhood education. Tori loves working with the little ones as it is very rewarding helping them reach their millstones. When Tori is not working you can find her hiking, painting, or taking care of her cat, Ziggy.

Miss Brisilda
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Miss Brisilda moved to the United States from Albania in 2015. Brisilda holds her MA in Education with a specific study in French language. Brisilda has been working in the education field since 2013. Brisilda loves caring for our infants; watching them grow and learn is what she finds most rewarding. Since moving to the US with her husband, Brisilda has had two wonderful children, Enna and Ayden.

Miss Courtney
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Miss Courtney has been working with children since 2017. Courtney is working toward obtaining her Child Development Associate (CDA). Getting to know each individual child and what makes them unique is Courtney’s strongest asset. Courtney enjoys time with friends and family and plays a big role in working with the youth from her church, where she teaches dance.

Miss Silvia
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Miss Silvia started her career in education in May of 2021. Prior to joining the TLE family, she worked with the elderly assisting in their care. Silvia finds childcare extremely rewarding as she is able to assist the children in blossoming into their own as they gain confidence and independence. Silvia loves being silly, dancing and singing with the children. When Silvia is not working, she enjoys watching crime shows, and spending quality time with her husband and son Shawn.

Miss Lizbeth
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Lizbeth decided early on the she wanted to work with young children. She spent her teen years helping take care of the younger children in her family and felt great satisfaction in watching them grow. Lizbeth is fluent in Spanish and enjoys sharing the language with the little learners in the school. Lizbeth enjoys caring for others and helping wherever she can. Lizbeth finds it rewarding when she sees our little ones reaching their first milestones. When she is not working, Lizbeth enjoys watching Disney movies and spending time with her grandparents.

Miss Lori
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Lori has enjoyed working with children since 2001! Lori has worked in many settings both private in-home care to childcare educational centers. Lori’s loves the little learners best as they do keep her on her toes. Lori is a mother of two awesome teenagers who she treasures every moment with. Lori lives on a cow farm with her boyfriend and her cat, Perey. Lori enjoys being active outdoors, reading (Stephen King is her favorite), and doing puzzles.

Miss Aniyah
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Aniyah began working with children in 2018. Aniyah had held both nanny and home health aid positions. Caring for people is what gives Aniyah the most joy. Aniyah is looking forward to a long and rewarding career working with children. In her free time Aniyah loves being outside with her dog, Nova, hiking and swimming.

Miss Ashley
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Ashley began working with children in 2010. Ashley was a private nanny for several families and thoroughly enjoyed being with children and helping then learn and grow. Ashley holds her bachelors in sociology from Indiana University of PA. In her free time Ashley enjoys hiking with her dog Oliver, practicing Yoga and traveling.

Miss Julytza
Twaddler Teacher / Curriculum Coordinator
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Miss Julytza’s always knew she was meant to work with children and started working in the childcare field 2013. Julytza holds her Master’s in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Julytza is fluent in Spanish and enjoys sharing the language with her little learners. Julytza enjoys caring for others and helping wherever she can. Julytza finds it rewarding when she sees our tiny scholars reach their developmental milestones. When she is not working, Julytza spends time with her children who are her pride and joy!

Miss Chrissy
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Miss Chrissy began her educational career in 2005. Chrissy attended Temple University where she graduated with her bachelors in education. Chrissy has worked with all ages and has devoted several years to working with children with special needs. Chrissy believes in being patient and providing the tools each individual child needs to grow and learn. In her free time Chrissy enjoys spending time with her son Jamie, reading, watching a good Sci-Fi show and being outdoors.

Miss Teagan
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Miss Teagan started working with children in 2019. Prior to joining the TLE family, Teagan also was a nanny. Teagan finds childcare fun and rewarding. Teagan fills the hallways with her beautiful singing voice every day. Teagan loves building confidence in her little learners. When Teagan is not at the center, she enjoys music, painting, hiking and being with loved ones

Miss Marlou
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Marlou has been an educator since 1990. Marlou has taught both traditional and Montessori methods which make her an ideal teacher for all types of learners. Marlou holds her bachelors in Elementary Education. Marlou feels privileged to work with children and be able to nurture their emotional, intellectual and social development. On her free time Marlou enjoys spending time with her family.