Meet our TLE® Center team

Alyssa Jakob
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Born and raised on Chicago's south side, I recently relocated to the Madison Wisconsin area. While in Chicago, I was a member of the TLE family, as a director of a center in the nearby suburbs, and it was my pleasure to come and join the Sun Prairie TLE team! I have worked in the Early Childhood Education field for 16+ years. I hold a current teaching license, a bachelors in ECE, associates in Child Care, endorsed in special education, and have studied in business. I strive to provide a safe, fun and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children at TLE, and a happy and positive work environment for all staff.

Amelia Leger
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Amelia and I am from Minnesota. I recently moved here from Colorado, where I was a preschool teacher for about a year and a half. I graduated college from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a Bachelor's degree in Educational Studies with a focus on Early Childhood and Special Education. I have worked in the Early Childhood Education field for 3 years now. I am so excited to join The Learning Experience Team and look forward to creating positive relationships with the children, parents and staff, along with providing a fun and safe environment for everyone.

Elizabeth Marquard
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Elizabeth joined the TLE family in December 2021. During her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family. Elizabeth loves working with infants and works to provide a fun filled and educational day, everyday!

Mahalla Lauher
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Mahalla has been with TLE Sun Prairie since June 2021. Mahalla has experience working with all age groups at TLE, but enjoys most of her time in our infant classrooms. Mahalla is currently studying ECE and enjoys going to concerts and baseball games in her spare time.

Elba Garcia
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Elba joined the TLE family after moving to Sun Prairie from Brooklyn, New York. Elba has been with us since September 2021 and loves working with our infants! During her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, reading, and cooking.

Audrey Schnoor
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Audrey has been a member of the TLE family since December 2021. She studied at MATC but found her true passion to be working with young children. During her free time, Audrey enjoys spending time with her two cats and watching movies. Audrey finds it most important to help children reach their milestones and to create a fun, loving, and safe environment for all children in TLE's care.

Subhashini Thilak
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Subha has been with TLE since January 2022. Subha studied while living in India and achieved A Master's in Education and English Literature. during her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, arts and crafts, reading books and traveling. When spending time at TLE, she aims to help children learn valuable tools such as respect and sharing.

Thanalashmi Alaguvelsamy
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Thana has been a member of the TLE family since November 2021.She is currently studying in the ECE field. Thana is from India and enjoys watching movies with her family and cooking during her free time.

Karthika Devi Ram Prabhu
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Karthika has been with TLE since November 2021. She has a bachelors' degree and obtained and infant-toddler certification. Karthika enjoys planning group projects to encourage children to learn and work collaboratively. She also tries to create a love of reading and words by incorporating dedicated reading time each day for all children. During her free time she enjoys DIY projects and arts & crafts.

Ashley Calle
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Ashley joined the TLE family in April 2022, when she moved here from Brooklyn, New York. During her free time, she enjoys reading and playing volleyball. She joins us with her infant son, who is also a new member of the TLE family. As an assistant teacher, she hopes to teach children how to work together. Ashley also finds it important to build positive relationships with her students and families.

McKenzy Peetz
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
McKenzy has been a member of the TLE family since January 2022. She attended MATC and studied nursing, but her passion is ECE. During her free time, McKenzy enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spending time outdoors. McKenzy aspires to help children learn and grow while providing a safe and happy environment.

La'Schell Covington
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
La'Schell has been with TLE since September 2021 and enjoys working with children of all ages. When she isn't at TLE hanging out with her young friends, she enjoys walking for exercise and socializing with family and friends.

Darien Tainter-Paar
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Darien is a Sun Prairie native and has been part of the TLE family since October 2021. She comes with experience working with children with special needs and is currently studying in the ECE field. During her free time, Darien enjoys playing softball, cooking, baking, and camping.

Acacia Haase
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Acacia is from Sun Prairie and has been with TLE since February 2021. She comes with 7 years' experience in ECE and is currently attending Madsion College. Acacia currently holds a DPI certification in special education aide license. During her free time, she enjoys photography, gardening, and drawing.

Marilyn Cordero
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Marilyn joined the TLE family in April 2022 when she moved here from Brooklyn, New York. She is currently pursuing education in social work. During her free time, Marilyn enjoys DIY projects and baking. While at TLE, she strives to build strong positive bonds with her students and families.