Meet our TLE® Center team

Julie Stone
Program Coordinator
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Julie is our Assistant Director. She has an Associate's degree in Early Childhood and currently obtaining Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UNC Greensboro. She has also earned the North Carolina Level 2 Early Childhood Administration Credentials. She had 2 daughters and she enjoys working with working at a high quality preschool and in an environment where learning begins. She has been with TLE since 2017.

Shika Atkinson
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Ms. Shika earned her Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Business Administrator. She has been with TLE since 2016. Ms. Shika loves shopping, walking and reading. She loves working with children because they are special and unique. Ms. Shika is originally from Charlotte, NC.

Brooke Kassaye
Chef
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
My name is Ms. Brooke and I am originally from Ethiopia. I have been working with The Learning Experience since 2019. I am obtaining my Associates in AAS. My goal is to make sure the children are happy and healthy and that is why I am the cook. I want to provide the most nutritious meals for your little ones.

Mireya Farias
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
I am Mireya. I am from Venezuela . I am now living in the beautiful State of North Carolina. I have BA in Education, MA in Behavior Orientation. I have been with TLE since 2018 and I love working here.

Samari Mclean
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hi! My name is Ms. Samari my children calls me Ms. Mari. I am originally from Massachusetts. My goal while here at TLE is to provide a safe, clean, fun and learning environment for children to grow and prosper. My hobbies are to watch Youtube and hanging out with my friends. I have my BA in K-12!

Ms. Taylor Stone
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, My name is Taylor. I live in Durham NC. I've been working for The Learning Experience since 2019. I enjoy spending time with my family. My goal is to create a safe and happy learning environment for all children.

Ms. Re
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
My name is Ms. Re. I live in Raleigh. My goal is to motivate young children to learn through play and prepare our student for the next transition up. I am currently obtaining my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I am honored to be a part of TLE Raleigh. I enjoy writing poetry and shopping.

Guy Crawford
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Mr. Guy earned his Associated degree in Liberal arts and also have NC Credentials in Early Childhood. He is from NYC Harlem. He is been working at The Learning Experience since 2015. His goal is to make sure every child has an equal and fair chance to learn and grow!