Meet our TLE® Center team

Holly Stanton-Shank
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Hello, my name is Holly Stanton-Shank and I am excited to be the Center Director of The Learning Experience in Boca Raton. I started in the childcare industry over 20 years ago and have loved every minute of it. I am a consummate professional and my passion for educating young minds has never waivered. I have always had an adventurous spirit and a thirst for knowledge and I believe it has served me well through this ever changing world of early education. Working here at The Learning Experience has kept my love for children, their education, and their happiness my number one priority.

Evan Stella
Executive Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Hello, my name is Evan Stella and I'm the Executive Center Director here at TLE in Boca Raton. As a father of 3 girls, I try to bring not only the business side to my position but the parent side as well. I have over 20 years experience in Preschool Management and will always put your child's health and safety first. I'm looking forward to an exciting year of learning, playing, and growing here at The Learning Experience.

Kaymara Scatliffe
Infant teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
I started working at the Learning Experience in March 2020. At a young age, I knew that my dream job would be working with young children. I enjoy the smiles and laughter. I'm grateful to be working at The Learning Experience. My hobbies include spending time with family especially my daughter!

Loren Byrd
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, my name is Loren. I am an infant teacher here at The Learning Experience. One of the many reasons i love working at The Learning Experience is it's diversity within the staff and students. Learning about other cultures is exciting to me. I have been told i bring joy wherever i go and i pride myself on doing that each and every day. To witness a child smile is one of the many reasons i love what i do.

Sabine Michel
Infant teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Sabine and I am very proud to be a part of The Learning Experience family. I have over 11 years of preschool experience. I love working with the infant age group and I treat them as my own. Being part of this amazing group of teachers is what makes our location here in Boca Raton so special.

Olga Cifuentes
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Olga Cifuentes and i am from Colombia. I have been working in the childcare industry for over ten years. My love for children and being a part of their growth is why i became a teacher. My family is my top priority and along with them we like to go camping, watch movies and spend time at the beach.

Hayley Vicente
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Hayley and I am originally from Clearwater FL. I came to south Florida to attend college at Florida Atlantic University where i graduated with a degree in sociology. My biggest passion is working with children and helping them grow and develop. I look forward to learning, playing and growing here at The Learning Experience.

Samora Joseph
Floater/Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello! My name is Samora Joseph and I am a floater/ teacher here at TLE Boca. I absolutely love the families and students that attend our center. I get to visit different classes during the day and I enjoy seeing all the children learning and growing.

Saloa Gedert
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Saloa and i have been in the childcare industry for over 14 years. I have worked from infants all the way up to VPK. I found that all ages bring something fun and different to my day. I received my national CDA in 2009 and it was one of my biggest accomplishments.

Sommer Martorano
Third Key
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello, my name is Sommer and I have been working in childcare for over 20 years. I joined The Learning Experience in Boca in September of 2021. I love working here! I enjoy spending time with my children and enjoying life.

Sheilla Moore
Twaddler Teachers
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
Hi my name is Sheilla. It's been almost 3 years since I started with TLE. I have been in the childcare industry for 8+ years! I love working with children. My daughter also loved attending TLE and now she's off to Kindergarten!

Kate Dubisky
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Kate Dubisky and I have been a teacher for 13 years. I have worked at other preschools but none compare to The Learning Experience. The curriculum is amazing. It challenges the children in a fun and colorful way. Watching the children grasp the curriculum is so rewarding. Knowing i play a part in the children's everyday growth is why i continue to do what i do.

Shannon Dempsey
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I have been in the early childhood education field for over 10 years. I love coming to work and witnessing my students discover something new everyday. Working alongside a parent and helping them to see how us working together can make all the difference in their child's development, is what makes it all worth it. My free time consist of golfing, puzzles and cheering on the Miami Heat!

Milvia Rosales
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
Hello, my name is Milvia Rosales. I am happily married and we have an amazing nine year old daughter. I have a bachelors degree in industrial relations and i worked for a multinational company for seven years. I lived in Australia for 2 years where i obtained a business and marketing degree. As i was working on my degree i worked as a Spanish teacher and that is where my love for teaching started. I am currently in my seventh year of teaching and my love for it grows with each passing year. I know the importance of early childhood education and being able to use my knowledge and experience to better the life of a child is my daily goal.

Kim Gillispie
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Kim and I am so excited that I have been a part of The Learning Experience family for the past 8 years. I am passionate about educating children and watching them grow. There is no higher calling than to educate young minds.

Rita Doyon-Cone
Chef
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Hello, my name is Rita. I have been the chef and floater for The Learning Experience in Boca Raton for 2 years. I have raised 2 wonderful boys and still are amazed by the growth and development of my little friends here at TLE. My goals are to serve healthy, appealing snacks and lunches and to provide a safe and happy learning environment.

Bria Askins
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Hello, my name is Bria and I am currently a Junior at FAU. I am majoring in Elementary Teacher Education, and I am looking forward to becoming a kindergarten teacher. This is my 5th year in the pre-school setting, so I guess I can say I am an expert. I want to expand my knowledge in this facility, so that I can better prepare myself to become a great teacher. My hobbies are reading, drawing and spending time with my family.

Jennifer Khan
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I joined team TLE Boca in February 2020. I however have been a teacher all my life. I love to meet new people, learn about their cultures and pass it along to my students. Growing up with 9 siblings i have learned it really does take a village to help raise and educate a child and laughter is the best medicine.

Giuliana Checa
VPK Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hello! My name is Giuliana and I'm so excited to be part of the team here at TLE Boca. I really enjoy being a VPK teacher and I love to help the students learn and explore everyday. The other teachers here are so friendly and we are just like a big family.