Meet our TLE® Center team

Melissa Rodrigues
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Melissa has been working in childcare for 12 years. She has been a part of The Learning Experience since September of 2018. She holds a Bachelors's degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is a mother of two, in her free time, she enjoys running and using the Peloton bike.

Katie Devany
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Katie has been working in childcare for four years. She has an Associate's Degree from Bergen Community College. She enjoys working out and watching Hulu.

Georgine Marinaccio
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Georgine has been working in childcare for over twenty years. She enjoys spending time with her grandchild and reading.

Alexandra Rodriguez
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Alexandra is currently attending Bloomfield College for Pediatric Nursing. She enjoys watching Netflix and being with friends and family.
Gianna Binetti
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Gianna has been working in childcare for a little over three years. She enjoys sports, working out, and hanging out with friends.

Lauren Bucci
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Lauren has been working in childcare for three years. Her hobby includes painting, hanging out with friends and walks. Ms. Lauren is currently going to Bergen Community College.

Dana Khan
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Dana has been working in childcare for eight years; she has her CDA. She enjoys shopping at Target and drinking Starbuck's.
Lora Oracheva
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Lora has her Bachelor's from National Art Academy. She enjoys going to the park, playing with her children, and reading.

Audrey Bida
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Audrey has been in the childcare industry for 25 years. She enjoys reading, arts and crafts, walking, and spending time with her cats and family.

Robin Prinz
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Robin has been working in the childcare industry for ten years. Ms. Robin enjoys cooking, baking, and being with her children.

Emma Riscen
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Emma has been working in childcare for eight years; she has been a part of TLE Paramus for three years. She enjoys watching Netflix, going on adventures and, spending time with family and friends.

Dana Veri
Cook
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
Ms. Dana has been a part of The Learning Experience since November 2020. She enjoys spending time with family and going to concerts.
Blerina Osmani
Teacher
Hello, my name is Blerina, I am from Albania. I have been working with children for a few years now. I also have three wonderful children of my own. I absolutely love working with children, I am almost done with my CDA in Child Development.
Justine Myack
Teacher
Currently I am a senior at Paramus High School. I will be attending Monmouth University in the fall and I am going to major in education. My dream is to become a kindergarten teacher. After school I love coming to my job here at TLE, I love seeing all of the children! I also love to hang out with my friends, watch movies and spend time with my family.
Nesibe Kilic
Teacher
I was born in Turkey, but raised in Clifton NJ as of the age of 4. I have always been aware of a child's capacity to learn and adapt. Having learned English in just a couple of months myself, I know that the preschool age is where so much of a child's learning takes place. That is why I love being able to come to work and provide them with the environment and guidance to grow as much as they are able to. I also love going home to my three lovely cats when I can and sitting down with a great book!