Meet our TLE® Center team
Nicole Ferriola
Executive Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Nicole is administrations newest addition. She comes to us from the Paramus TLE, where she was there when they opened in 2018. Miss Nicole has Associates in ECE and a Bachelors in Business Management. Nicole enjoys spending time with her children, gardening and reading. Nicole is excited to join the family at Wayne

Gulten "Gigi" Kaya
Infant B Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss. Gigi has been with the company since 2004 as the infant teacher and working in the childcare industry for over 20 years now. Her goal is to provide a safe, healthy and attractive environment for the children. Some of her hobbies include walking, swimming, and reading.

Andrea Claudio
Preppers Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Andrea started in 2016 as our Twaddler teacher and switched to Preppers last year. Her energetic, fun loving personality makes Miss Andrea an asset to The Learning Experience. Whether she is putting on a show, reading a fun book, reminding them why manners matter, or simply getting children ready for naptime, one thing is for sure: she is doing it in a fun and loving way.

Dawn Lemmons
Preschool 1B Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Dawn has been with the company since 2017 and in the childcare industry for over 20 years now. The way she speaks to the children speaks volumes about her personality. Her calm and nurturing nature makes her classroom shine. Miss. Dawn’s students love the joy and fun lessons that she brings to the classroom.

Angela Torres
Twaddlers Teacher
Miss Angela has been with the company since 2003. Her management and organizational skills play a vital role in preparing that Twaddlers to transition to the next classroom. Her experience and dedication creates a fun and educational learning experience for not only the children, but parents as well.

Elena Guiterrez
Preschool 2 Teacher
Miss Elena has been with the company since 2006 as our preschool 2 teacher and she has loved every moment of it. Her positive and upbeat energy makes learning fun and exciting. Miss. Elena received her ECE degree and is a certified CDA group teacher. Her ability to make ordinary moments into teaching moment is what sets her apart.

Concetta Manzo
Preschool 2 Teacher
Miss Connie has been with the company since 2004 as our preschool 2 teacher. Her caring and loving nature provides a warm and conforming environment for her students and parents. Miss. Connie’s one of a kind personality brings humor and fun to the classroom.

Annie Mathai
Kindergarten Teacher
Miss Annie received her Masters in Education at Texas Woman’s University and came to us in 2007 where she was a preschool teacher. Miss. Annie exceled with the preschoolers and when the opportunity came along, she accepted a kindergarten position in 2018. Miss. Annie is married and has three beautiful daughters all of whom she had while working with The Learning Experience.