Meet our TLE® Center team

Catherine Morales
Office Manager
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Catherine has been a part of The Learning Experience in Miramar since September 2020. She has worked with different age groups throughout her Early Childhood Education career while going to school to receive her Degree in Early Childhood Education. Catherine is a firm believer in TLE's curriculum as it provides children with a strong knowledge of letters and sounds, comprehension skills, language development, and mathematics. She believes that TLE's characters are a significant input in young children's lives as they guide each of our little learners through a Learning Experience of learn, play, and grow. Catherine's goal is to provide our little learners and families a safe, happy, and nurturing environment for each child to flourish in.

Dr. Grace Huxtable-Mount
Center Owner/Multi-Unit Franchisee
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Dr. Grace is very excited about opening TLE Miramar! She has been with TLE since 2008 and owns five locations. Her two amazing children are both TLE Graduates. Her career in education spans over 20 years, including service as a preschool teacher, public school teacher, and several school leadership positions. Dr. Grace believes in the TLE mission of making a positive difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. She loves the fact that we get to introduce academics to young children in a way that instills the idea that learning is fun, which is foundational to having a lifetime love of learning. She is passionate about building and uplifting the teachers and leaders of each center to be the very best educators that they can be. She feels extremely honored to be recognized as 2019 TLE Chairman’s Award of Excellence.

Maribel Walther
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Maribel came to us with seven years of experience working for TLE and over 30 years of sharing her passion for education with children, staff and other early childhood professionals. She holds BA degrees in Literature and Business Management. She started her career teaching literature to high school students. When her first child was born, she switched gears and transitioned to teach preschool, where she then received a Child Development Associate and her Director’s Credential. Maribel has served as a teacher, trainer and Center Director. She has volunteered for many hours with the North Florida Association of Education of Young Children and has been a presenter for several educational conferences. When she is not enjoying the company of a good book, you can find her at the beach or spending time with her family. Maribel is thrilled to be here at TLE Miramar.

Cecilia Pinto
Kitchen Manager
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Cecilia was born in Chile and considers herself an optimistic, happy, and good person. She enjoys listening to music and cooking. When cooking, she likes to create new recipes for us all to enjoy! On her time off, she likes to read and take online courses to expand her knowledge. She is a lover of her family, loves above all her daughters in which she considers herself a very protective mama bear. Like a mother of two girls, she likes to be around children and make them feel loved and cared for. Ms. Cecilia also loves animals. As a family pet, she has a Russian turtle that her daughter gave her. The turtle at home is very spoiled, as everyone is always caring for her.

Marta Borrego
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Marta was born in Havana, Cuba. She attended the University of Havana and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Her hobbies involve spending time with her family, reading fiction books, listening to music, and going on long walks and runs! Also, she enjoys listening to advice from her colleagues, family, and friends to ensure her children's growth and safety. Overall, her teaching philosophy is to provide a happy and nourishing space for all her children.

Olga Borrego
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Olga was born and raised in Cuba. Some of her hobbies are traveling, trying new foods, and most importantly, enjoys working with children. Ms. Olga has 16 years of experience working with children in the Infant and Toddler classroom. On her time off, she is fond of spending time with her loved ones. Her goal is to use Language development as a learning pillar, help her student develop fine and gross motor skills, and encourage her student to acquire healthy habits.

Angi Rios
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Angi was born and raised in Peru. She has her National Child Development Associates and is a Registered Behavior Technician with four-plus years of experience working as a Preschool teacher. Ms. Angi believes that as a teacher, it is essential to always look for a way to contribute to her little learners and their families. Her philosophy to create a positive learning environment in which her students enjoy their day in school. As a mother of a little girl with special needs, she is aware that every student does not learn at the same rate. Therefore, she closely watches each of her student's progress.

Breanna Mintz
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Breanna is a native from North Miami that believes in making a difference in each child's life inspires her to become the best teacher she possibly can. She grew up in a family in which both of her parents were teachers. She wants to provide the sense of care and patience she received when she was homeschooled. On her time off, she enjoys going to the beach, and reading.

Maria Sosa
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Maru is a three-year-old teacher. She is from Venezuela and has five years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with children ages 0-5. Her goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment at all times for her little learners. She believes that to be a teacher is to teach, guide, influence, stimulate, and inspire. Some of her hobbies include Zumba dancing and Kangoo jumping.

Gianniella Pereira
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Gia is from Venezuela and has sixteen years of experience in Occupational Therapy. For twelve years, she has been treating children of all ages in Occupational Therapy. Ms. Gia has three years of experience of being a Teacher for children ages zero to four. Her teaching philosophy is to always be in contact with the her students parents to allow them to be a part in the process of their child's evolution.

Lissette Lopez
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Ms. Lissette is from Nicaragua. She received her Child Development Associate in High school as she had the opportunity to work with three-year-old children. She has four years of experience creating lesson plans and managing classrooms. On her time off when she is not working or in school, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has two nephews and a niece who she adores and has helped her see her passion for children.

Karina Souyaux
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Ms. Karina was born and raised in Argentina. She worked as a teacher with children ages 3-6 for more than ten years in her country. When she arrived in the United States, she decided to continue her Early Childhood Education career and is currently going to school to expand her knowledge and become the best teacher she can be. She believes that she has the luck to work in a career where she truly has a passion for, and for that reason, she tries to give her students the best learning environment.

Cecily Hilton
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Cecily is from Savannah, Georgia. She has worked in Early Childhood for more than twenty years and has a passion for nurturing and setting stepping stones for her children. She believes that before being an efficient and competent teacher, she is a mother of two beautiful young children who helped her see the beauty in small minds. She is excited to create new memories with each of her students as they succeed through their discovery of learning.

Destiny Martinez
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Destiny is from Puerto Rico. She has been studying Early Childhood since High School. She received her National Child Development Associates and 45 hour Department of Children and Families course through her Early Childhood Education class. Her philosophy is for children to be the best they can be while learning.