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.
Shakina Upkai
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
Ms. Shakina is a mother of 3 children's, and she loves working with younger kids. She is currently perusing her degree in early childhood, and she loves to travel.
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.
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.