Meet our TLE® Center team

Jyoti and Kiran Jhurani
Center Owners
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Jyoti and Kiran opened TLE Old Bridge in 2016. They wanted a school where their daughter could achieve academic success while building self-confidence and independence. They have created a warm and loving home away from home where all children, families and staff are treated as part of their family.

Leon Pogach
Center Co-Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
With a passion for early childhood education and a focused family centered approach, Leon brings 25 years experience in the field of education to our TLE Old Bridge Team.

Neelam Desai
Center Co-Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Neelam loves working in early childhood education and has over 15 years experience as a team leader. She is a solid and friendly leader who cares passionately for our families, children and teachers.

Christine Bowen
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Christine has been working in Early Childhood Education for the past 18 years. She has taught every age group and has learned from each of them. She is a mom to two beautiful boys who are 12 and 14 years old. She will be graduating May 2021 with my Bachelor Degree in Sociology and Psychology and also holds a Child Development Associate (CDA).

Danielle Mazzarella
Administrative Assistant
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Danielle has been a teacher and administrative Assistant with TLE Old Bridge. She is a tireless worker who supports our team in and out of the classroom. She is also a favorite of both families and students.

Sunita Bhatt
Infant Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ms. Sunita was the first hire of TLE Old Bridge when we opened in 2016. She has remained our most passionate and committed teacher ever since. She mentors other teachers and makes the infant room a joyous experience and comforting environment for each and every infant.

Ilaxi Patel
Cook/Floater
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Ila prepares all our meals and snacks to make sure that our children are eating healthy foods and are fueled for their busy days. She helps out everywhere in the school and always with a smile on her face.

Hemangini Chapaneriya
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Hemangini has joined our TLE Old Bridge Team in our infant room and is a perfect fit. She loves singing and working with our youngest learners while making sure they receive the best care. She loves the TLE curriculum and feels that it is a priority to keep the room clean and organized.

Hanaa Abedelmalak
Toddler Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Ms. Hanna loves each and every toddler as if they were her own child. She is creative and makes sure that each of her students feels loved and supported.

Debbie Cunha
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Ms. Debbie has over 20 years experience in early childhood education working with a variety of ages, infants through Preppers. She is a professional and upbeat personality who is focused on the health and safety of her students. She loves her toddlers!

Lindsey Berger
Twaddler Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Lindsey holds an associate degree in early childhood education. Her upbeat personality and positive energy makes our twaddler room a fun, loving environment for some of our littlest learners.

Taryn Mantagas
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Ms. Taryn has a background in early childhood education and loves working with our Preppers. She is always smiling and shows love and devotion to all of her students.

Gifty Gyamfi
Preschool 1 Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms. Gifty holds a bachelor's degree and brings over 10 years of teaching experience in early childhood education. She is excited about education and makes each day a true learning experience for her students.

Cecily Nieves
Preschool 2 Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Ms CeCe holds an associate degree in early childhood education and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her love of teaching shines through in everything she does. She is a true professional and strives to insure that each student is fully prepared to enter kindergarten.

Victoria D'Ambrosio
Preschool 2 Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Victoria holds an associates degree in early childhood education. She is an incredibly energetic and creative teacher who brings an artistic spin to all of her classroom activities.

Manjit Sampley
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Ms. Manjit works in our preschool 1 classroom. She holds a bachelor's degree from Cal. State Sacramento. She is a dedicated teacher and a team player who loves her students and makes each day a special experience for them.

Teresa Potts
Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Teresa is an amazing teacher with over 15 years teaching experience and a Master's Degree in education. She is dedicated to the success of her students. You will never find her sitting down. She keeps all the students moving and engaged while bringing a fun approach to the kindergarten curriculum.

Joann Keefe
1st Grade Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Ms. Joann is a beloved teacher who has been with TLE Old Bridge since the beginning. She has taught kindergarten, preschool and is now teaching our 1st grade class. She holds a bachelor's degree and has over 15 years of teaching experience.