Meet our TLE® Center team

Lynette Hendricks
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
With 9 years experience in child care (5 years experience in childcare administration), Lynette is a great asset to our Eatontown team and is excited to be here! She previously was a Infant and Toddler teacher floater before teaching Toddlers for 2 years. Lynette holds a Bachelor's from Monmouth University and is looking to pursue her Master's.
Nina Giacone
Assistant Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
My name is Nina. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Educational Psychology at Purdue University Global. I started working at TLE as an Assistant Teacher in the Infant room and eventually became the Lead Teacher. During my time as a Lead Teacher, I learned about infants, myself as a teacher, and all that TLE has to offer. I love being a part of a child's growth and development and promoting a happy, healthy learning environment. I'm so excited to continue learning as I step into my new position as Assistant Center Director at TLE Eatontown.

Judi Thaw
District Manager
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
Judi is the District Manager for several of our TLE centers operated by Sundance Kids. She has been with us since 2015. She joined our family as a Center Director for the Tinton Falls center where she enjoyed creating a family atmosphere. She enjoyed planning center wide events and watching the smiles appear on both children and parents. Judi is looking forward to working with Renee and the staff to create a safe warm environment where you and your children feel at home.

Carlie Herrera
Infant Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Carlie joined our center in March, 2022 and is our assistant teacher in our Infant A room. In her spare time she enjoys babysitting her niece and taking care of her dog. Ms. Carlie's classroom goals include teaching sign language to the babies.

Janna Denny
Infant Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Janna joined our center in March, 2022. She is the assistant teacher in our Infant B room. Ms. Janna is also a licensed hair dresser and small business owner. She strives to create a fun and happy environment where the babies will strive and grow in a safe manner. Ms. Janna lives in Laurence Harbor.

Che'Kasha Andrews
Infant Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Che'Kasha started at the center in April of 2022 as an assistant teacher in our Infant B room. She is studying Sports Management at William Patterson University. Her hobbies include playing basketball, working out and shopping. Ms. Che'Kasha's classroom goals include maintaining a happy, fun and healthy environment, helping the children make friends and working together. She also works to build trust with the babies.

Brianna Scherer
Toddler Float Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Brianna is one of our Floater teachers here at Eatontown TLE. Miss Brianna lives in Red Bank and attends Brookdale College for Early Childhood Education. Miss Brianna's classroom goals are for everyone to be kind to each other and to grow together.

Liz Finley
Twaddler Float Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Liz started at TLE Eatontown in April of 2021. She is an asset to us as she is comfortable in all the classrooms. When Ms. Liz is not working she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and friends. Her classroom goals are to always be dancing, playing and engaged in a fun activity! Ms. Liz resides in Fair Haven.

Nahid Sultana
Twaddler Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Nahid is our assistant teacher in the Twaddler A room. Miss Nahid is from Bangladesh. She loves to listen to music and dance and sing with the children. Miss Nahid's goals are to teach the children good manners and create a safe environment.

Kimberly Williams
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Kim joined us in June 2021. She has her AA degree in Early Childhood Education from Brookdale College and is our lead teacher in our Twaddler A classroom. Her hobbies include shopping, cooking and hanging out with friends. Ms. Kim's classroom goals are to keep the kids moving, dancing, having fun and to focus on the children's language development. Ms. Kim lives in Ocean Twp.

Tiyanna Kelly
Prepper Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Tiyanna started here at the center in March of 2022 and is an assistant teacher in our Prepper classroom. She enjoys caring for her nephews and was a helper at an in-home daycare for three years. She enjoys reading and entertaining with the students. Ms. Tiyanna is from Asbury Park and currently resides in Eatontown.

Jayonna Andrews
Preschool Float Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Jayonna is not only a float teacher but a TLE parent as well. Her children attend our sister school in Tinton Falls. She loves all the age groups and really enjoys being outside. Ms. Jayonna resides in Neptune.

Patricia Tyler
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Trish started at TLE-Eatontown in April of 2022 but worked at another TLE center from 2015-2019. She is our lead teacher in our Preschool 1 classroom. She is a graduate of Rutgers with her Master's degree in Theatre with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Trish's hobbies include baseball, Marvel, Star Wars and stand up comedy. Her classroom goal is to have the children love and trust school. Ms. Trish resides in Eatontown.

Andrea Colbert
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Andrea is our lead Preschool teacher and has been at TLE-Eatontown since May 2021. She is a graduate of Bryant and Stratton College in New York. She holds her AA degree in Early Childhood Education. Her hobbies include reading and writing. Miss Andrea's classroom goals are to create a fun and happy learning experience for her students. Ms. Andrea resides in Long Branch,

Ajan Gonzales
Center Cook
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Mr. Ajan came to TLE-Eatontown in April of 2022 and is our center's cook. He also helps out in the classroom as needed Mr. Ajan is currently attending Monmouth County Vocational School for Cosmetology. He enjoys working out and listening to music. His goals include making sure our children are given healthy meals and that they have a lot of fun. Mr. Ajan lives in Long Branch