Meet our TLE® Center team
Carson Bernius
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hey Y'all! I'm Ms. Carson and I'm the Center Director here at TLE McKinney. I have been with TLE since 2018 and have loved every second of it. My goal is to provide a safe, loving and fun environment for every child that comes into our center!
Eileen Bougattaya
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Hi Everyone! I am the Assistant Director here at TLE McKinney. I've loved being a teacher in the past but have found being in management has given me more of an opportunity to be a part of every classroom and aide to teachers. I look forward to getting to know all of our TLE families and work alongside Ms. Carson to make TLE McKinney the best childcare center!
Ashley Meziere
Curriculum Coordinator
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hi, my name is Ashley! Born and raised in Texas but I have been traveling around the states for the last few years. I have 3 kids and something I like to do outside of work is eat and then go on runs. I love working with children and I'm excited to get to know all of our families at TLE McKinney. Thank you for trusting me with your babies!
Mara Moody
Center Management
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Hello, I'm Ms. Mara and I was born and raised in Allen. I graduated from Allen High School and went to Oklahoma Baptist University. I have always worked with or around children starting off with babysitting and serving in the nursery at church. I have been a teacher for the last couple years and now I have the pleasure working with TLE!
Ani Ghosh
Curriculum Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
I am originally from Kolkata, India. I have my bachelors in Information Technology and a masters in Business Administration. I have been with TLE since 2017! "Imagination is more important than knowledge".
Nicole Tristan
Executive Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Hello! My name is Mrs. Nicole Tristan, I have had the privilege of working for TLE since January 2019. I have been in childcare for 15 years and have had the blessing to continue to work as a servant leader to all of my families, students and staff members. I value providing a warm, loving, and safe environment for our families and staff members. I look forward to learning something new every day as I am able to share it with all of you!
Karyme Ruiz
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello, Im Ms. Karyme and Im from Kansas City! My hobbies are listening to music, spending time with friends and family and taking pictures with my daughter. My classroom goal is to help our baby friends reach their milestones!
Yenifer Torres
Infant A Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, Im Ms. Yenifer and I have my associates degree in Art of Teaching and I am continuing my education to eventually have a Master degree in teaching. I love dogs and I currently have a basset hound that is 2 years old. I live in Princeton and have been there since I was 13 years old!
Kiera Taylor
Infant Teacher
Hello, I'm Ms. Kiera and I'm from Dallas, TX. I graduated from Little Elm and took classes at Tarrant County College. During my free time I like to hang out with my family, paint, sing karaoke, and do outside adventures. Looking forward to a great year!
Alexis Mcafee
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello, I am Ms. Alexis. I was born and raised in Dallas, TX! I graduated from Arlington High School and went to Blinn College. In my free time I love to do peoples nails and hair. Looking forward to watching your little ones walk for the first time and progress everyday in their milestones!
Madysen Addington
Floater
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello, my name is Ms. Madysen and I'm from Dallas, TX! A fun fact about me is that I have a huge family! I am currently starting my senior year of college at Tarleton State University! I currently have 2 associate degrees in Kinesiology and Education and double majoring in Kinesiology and Elementary Education. My goal is to be a Kindergarten teacher after graduation!
Chariti Robinson
Infant B Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Hello my name is Ms. Chariti. I am from McKinney TX, born in Dallas! I graduated from McKinney Boyd High School and have been in childcare for 6 years, going on 7. I love being with my babies at TLE and watching them develop and grow!
Hannah Hornsby
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Hi there, my name is Hannah Hornsby and it is a pleasure to meet you. I graduated from Cornerstone Christian Academy in McKinney TX. I have lived in McKinney my whole life. I love to see the kids smile and laugh when they learn new things and when they are having fun. I love to read, make art, dance and go shopping. I hope we can be good friends and I cant wait to get to know you and your children this school year.
Markesha Garrett
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Hello! I'm originally from Arkansas! I hold my Associates degree in Criminal Justice & have six plus years working in childcare. When I'm not with my kids at work, I spend my free time being the best mother I can be to my twelve year old son! My classroom goal is to make sure that no child is left behind.
Nuraniyah Azeez
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Hello I am Ms. Nunu and I am from California! I went to Texas A&M - Texarkana University and I love to paint, do nails and cook during my free time. My goal is to get your child ready for the next classroom here at TLE McKinney!
Trinnity Whitley
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Pablo Pigasso
Hello I'm Ms. Trinnity and I am originally from Atlanta, GA. I am currently in school for Early Education and have been with TLE since April of 2022. Looking forward to a great school year!
Rajinder Kaur
Preschool 1B Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, my name is Ms. Raj and I am so excited to be your child’s Preschool Teacher. I have been teaching at TLE for 3 years now and absolutely love my job. I graduated from Kaiser High School and have my pharmacy technician certification. In my free time I like to go on walks with my family, I love Italian food, online shopping and plants! Looking forward to a great 2021-2022 school year with your little ones!
Sirisha Medikondu
Preschool 2B Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, I am Ms. Sirisha (Ms. S). I am originally from Hyderabad, India and I recently moved to Dallas from Chicago. I have my masters degree in English literature and I am a fitness enthusiast. In my free time I like to read books and watch TV shows. My favorite thing about being a teacher is that I like to watch the children learn, play and grow!
Aurora Henry
Preschool 1A Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
Hey there, I'm Ms. Aurora. I was born in Dallas and grew up in McKinney, TX where I graduated from McKinney Boyd High School. I love playing violin, crocheting and drawing. I am very excited to watch all of my students grow!
Caitlyn Phillips
Preschool 2A Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Om
Hi! My name is Caitlyn. I am from Waxahachie but have lived in Dallas for the last 7 years. I have my bachelors degree in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Child Development and Early Education. I like to spend my free time with my loved ones, my dogs, crafting, cooking and watching the Dallas Mavericks (Go Mavs!) I am looking forward to this year in PS2A!