Meet our TLE® Center team
Cheyanne Hall
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello! My name is Cheyanne and I am the Center Director for TLE in HB. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and my Associate of Art's in Liberal Studies. I am infant and toddler qualified and have been in the childcare field for 8 years in various positions. This is my 3rd time as a Center Director for a Preschool setting. I am excited to get to know you and your family!
Araceli Navarrete
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Development Hobbies: Exploring different bakeries and going to Disneyland Where I am from: Los Angeles, CA Classroom Goals: To meet each child's physical needs, establish respect for the environment, and provide materials for emotional growth
Ivy Mendez
Support/Floater
Ms. Ivy is our support teacher and floater who is able to help in all our classroom!
Rosa Torres
Support/Floater
Ms. Rosa is our support/floater teacher who is able to help in all our classrooms!
Jenn Chavez
Infant Teacher
Education: B.A. in Child Development and seeking Masters in clinical mental health certification in child life. Hobbies: Reading, swimming, and painting. Where I am from: Whittier, CA. Classroom Goals: To create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment.
Alejandra Sarmiento
Infant Teacher
Education: Child Development Certificate Hobbies: Reading books! Where I am from: Peru Classroom Goals: To help kids grow and flourish.
Maribel Mendez
Cook/Floater Teacher
Education: OVHS Hobbies: Camping, listening to music, spending time with family, road-tripping, girl scout troop leader, volunteering in my community and at my children's school. Where I am from: Passaic, New Jersey Classroom Goals: Getting to know students and families, provide quality care, and provide healthy and nutritious meals they can enjoy.
Kim Kikkawa
Toddler Teacher
Kim is working alongside Ms. Lorena and Ms. Tina in our Toddler A classroom!
Cyrene Rivera
Toddler Teacher
Education: B.S. in Child Development Hobbies: Hiking Where I am from: Philippines Classroom Goals: To provide a safe and fun environment.
Lorena Rayo
Toddler Teacher
Education: Early Childhood Education Hobbies: Beach walks, photography, collecting seashells Where I am from: Santa Ana, CA Classroom Goals: For the children to learn and have fun every day.
Nikki Lorenzo
Toddler Teacher
Education: B.A. in Human Development and Child Development Hobbies: Anything fitness related, hiking, beach, weekend brunch getaways, arts and crafts. Where I am from: Lakewood, CA Classroom Goals: To create a home away from home environment where the children feel safe and loved.
Carmen Lopez
Toddler Teacher
Education: B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies Hobbies: Coloring, binge watching Netflix shows, and building puzzles. Where I am from: Huntington Beach, CA Classroom Goals: To provide proper and adequate care but also make children's experience as fun and enriching as possible by allowing them to participate in different activities that encourage positive development.
Marsil Soliman
Twaddler Teacher
Ms. Marsil is currently working in our Twaddler's classroom with our Two year olds!
Melisa Quintanilla
Twaddler Teacher
Education: B.A. in Sociology Hobbies: Roller skating and trying new foods. Where I am from: Born in U.S. but parents are from El Salvador Classroom Goals: Make kiddos feel safe with me, hoping they will find trust in me and help with their development and learning.
Tina Briceno
Twaddler Teacher
Education: Early Childhood Education Hobbies: Walking and reading. Where I am from: Inglewood, CA Classroom Goals: To work together as a team and give unconditional love to our children.
Melissa Medina
Preppers Teacher
Ms. Melissa is working alongside Ms. Felicia in our Prepper's B classroom!
Mariyah Paredes
Preppers Teacher
Ms. Mariyah is working alongside Ms. Shelby in our Prepper's A classroom!
Shelby Ham
Preppers Teacher
Ms. Shelby is working alongside Ms. Mariyah is our Prepper's B classroom!
Felicia Lord
Prepper Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science and Psychology. Hobbies: Reading, gardening, dancing, and playing video games Where I am from: Massachusetts Classroom Goals: To provide an environment where my students can comfortable explore the world, make friends, and discover themselves.
Jen Maldonado
Prepper Teacher
Education: Early Childhood Education Hobbies: Hiking, beach walks, eating out and trying new foods, dancing. Where I am from: Huntington Beach, CA Classroom Goals: Create a connection with each child, support each child's needs, make early education fun and exciting for children.
Lauren Zepeda
Support/Floater
Ms. Lauren is our support/floater teacher who is able to help in our Preschool classrooms!
Emy Paz
Preschool 1 Teacher
Ms. Emy works as our Preschool 1 teacher with Mr. Jorge!
Sherry Teuk
Preschool Teacher
Education: A.A. in Child Development Hobbies: Gardening Where I am from: Cambodia Classroom Goals: Provide young children with numerous opportunities throughout the day to participate in activities of their own choosing and to finish the activities in their own way.
Jorge Enriquez
Floater Teacher
Education: B.A. Environmental Science, Minor in Education Hobbies: Watching sunsets/going for walks, reading new Environmental Justice books, and learning new things. Where I am from: El Monte, CA Classroom Goals: To create ample opportunities for children to explore their own curiosity in order to foster new knowledge.