Meet our TLE® Center team

Diana Rush
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I have been the Center Director at TLE- Riverview since it opened in October 2014. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 18 years holding positions in classrooms as well as administrative. I have my Director’s Credential, Preschool Specialization Certification and a degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida Gateway College. I am a wife and a mother to two children, who make my life complete.

Breanna Basch
Business Manager
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
I have been Business Manager at TLE – Riverview since it opened in October 2014. I have been in Early Childhood Education field since I was in high school. I started by teaching ballet, tap and jazz to children ranging in age from 2 years to 16 years. While in college I started working for a daycare center in Ohio, were I held multiple positions in the classroom as well as administrative.

Casha Ferron
Administrator
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Casha! I am a very caring, patient and loving person, who is passionate about working with children. I have ten years of experience in the early childhood field, working with ages six weeks to twelve years. Along with certifications in Early Childhood Development, I have completed an Associate’s Degree in Accounting to enhance my operational and managerial skills in the administration and management of a childcare facility. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, and physical activities such as aerobic exercises and dancing.

Ms. Destany
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello! My name is Destany. I have been working in childcare for four years. I am a Tampa native. My favorite age group is infants! I have an Associates of Arts in Marketing. My favorite color is purple. When I am not working, I like to go shopping, my favorite designer bag is Coach. I enjoy Pinterest and playing with my nephew.

Ms. Maria Elena
Preschool Teacher
My name is Maria Elena. I am from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I lived in Connecticut for 29 years where I attended college for Early Childhood Education. As a wife, mentor, florist, mother, grandmother, and educator I always chase the heart of a child. The passion that I have for this field has opened my mind to discover new horizons. I also enjoy reading and singing in my free time.

Ms. Cenedra
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Cenedra but people call me "Cece." I am a loving mother of 4 and have been in the early childhood field since 2014.

Ms. Johanna
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Johanna. I am a proud military spouse and blessed mother of two. I have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Management. Working with young children has always been a passion of mine.

Ms. Stephanie
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Stephanie and I have recently moved to Florida from New York. I love it here already! I am a mother of one. I come from a very large family, full of children. I would babysit family members often, which sparked my interest in pursuing early childhood education as a career. I truly love what I do.

Ms. Katherine
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
My name is Katherine but people call me Katie. I have working in childcare since 2018. I love working with infants and my hobbies include gardening and trying new recipes.

Ms. Emma
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
My name is Emma and I am 18 years old. I am a new member of the TLE family. I have always had a passion for taking care of children.
Ms. Filomena
Cook
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Filomena Laudando but you can call me Mena. I am the kitchen chef at TLE- Riverview, providing delicious meals for all of our wonderful students. I’m originally from Naples, Italy, and traveled here to America with my parents in search of a new life. I’ve worked many jobs, in just about every industry you can imagine, but found my true calling in life when I began cooking for school children. I’m a proud mom of 3 daughters and wife to the most loving husband. I love to cook; however, my free time is spent enjoying my family, swimming with my 4 grandsons, or just hanging out at the beach and enjoying the ocean breeze and warm salt water.
Ms. Jaslynn
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello my name is Jaslynn. I am 24 years old. I have worked in childcare for seven years and have loved every minute of it. My future plans are to be a RN in Pediatrics.

Ms. Meghan
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, my name is Meghan. I am a new member of the TLE family and I couldn't be happier to be a part of this program. I love to watch the children in my care grown and learn.

Ms. A'shanti
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
My name is A'shanti and I am 19 years old. I have worked in childcare for almost two years and I love it. I am currently working towards my CDA. On my free time I enjoy sewing, reading, and traveling. Animals are another passion of mine.

Ms. Heather
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Hello, my name is Heather and I am 23 years old. I am a mother of two who recently moved to Tampa from North Dakota. I have worked in childcare for 3 years prior to coming to TLE.

Ms. Simone
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Simone. I have been working with children for over 10 years now. I enjoy being in the classroom and watching children learn and discover new things. I love movies, reading, and video games.

Ms. Moriah
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Moriah Coles. I began volunteer work with children when I was just 12 years old. I loved it and started working in childcare when I was 17. I am currently working towards my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at USF.

Ms. Zhaliyah
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
My name is Zhaliyah and I have been working in childcare for 5+ years. I am currently pursuing my degree in education. I love working with children to help expand their minds and express their feelings by using words.

Ms. Bella
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
I go by Miss Bella. I am the oldest out of seven, so caring for children is something that always came easily to me. I love my job; better yet I love my daily play dates, story times, sing-alongs, dress up parties, crazy days and all. I’ve worked in child care for 4 years and plan on continuing my career geared around “our future”.

Ms. Cassidy
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello! My name is Cassidy and I am 20 years old. I am a student at USF. Go Bulls! I have worked in child acre for almost a year and I love it.

Ms. Mikale
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Mikale and I have been working in childcare for 4+ years. Working with children as always brought me joy. I am currently pursuing a degree in nursing but in my free time I enjoy baking and drawing.
Ms. Shirley
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hi my name is Shirley, and I have been part of the TLE-Riverview family for 6 years. I started in Twaddler class, but for the last 5 years I have been a teacher in Preppers. As a Prepper teacher I go above and beyond to ensure the children who pass through my class get the most out of their experience. I enjoy fishing, camping, and spending time with my family.

Mr. Tyrone
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, my name is Mr. Tyrone Dukes. I go by the name Mr. T. I have been working with children for over 20 years. I started working with children overseas and opened my own preschool business in Okinawa, Japan. My wife has retired out of the Air Force serving 20 years. We have three children and now live in Florida. I enjoy working with children and helping them grow.

Jarica Brown
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello my name is Jarica. I am a true Floridian born and raised here in this beautiful sunshine state. I became interested in volunteering with children after taking Child Development 9th grade year in high school with after school daycare work. Although I am attending college as a full-time double majored student for Hospitality Management in Business and Event Management, I absolutely have a passion for working with children!

Ms. Lorena
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Hi! I'm Lorena. I've been working with children for about 7 years. I am currently a nursing student pursuing a future career in pediatric nursing. I love spending time with my friends and family, playing soccer, and fishing. I am a Tampa native. Go Bucs!

Ms. Angelina
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
My name is Angelina and I am 19 years old. I have been working at TLE for three years and am going to college for Business Administration. In my free time I enjoy art and watching movies.

Ms. Chandra
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
My name is Chandra Anderson but you all can call me Ms. C. I have a genuine passion for working, teaching and coaching. I am very athletic and love the outdoors. I honestly believe that it takes a special teacher to understand what a child cannot say.

Ms. Shyanne
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Shyanne McFalls and I am new to the team! I have my Associates in Early Childhood Education and currently working on getting my Bachelor’s in teaching. I have worked in child care for 5 years and love it. One big goal I have is to open up my own childcare center and help shape little minds of my own. I am excited to see how well I grow as a leader and teacher.