Meet our TLE® Center team

Maritza Ferreira
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
The start of my career was in the corporate world in chemicals I managed accounts & traveled all over the country did that for 18 years. I owned & operated my own Day Care center for 6 years. Sold the business and came back into day care with TLE.

Sejal Patel
Owner
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Sejal Patel and I am owner of The Learning Experience in East Rutherford. My background is that of a RN. I have my Master's Degree in Nursing Informatics. I am proud of our school and our amazing Management Team and our caring teachers. My goal is to have a school where children are nurtured, are safe and healthy, and have fun playing and learning. My husband, Tru, and I have 2 boys, ages 6 and 9. We love playing board games, hiking, and playing outdoors.

Maribel Moran
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I have my CDA certification. I have been working with children for the past 11 years. I enjoy listening to music, cooking and spending time with my family.

Sharon Cody
Infant Caregiver
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have been in Day care for 9 years and with TLE for 6 years in the infant classroom. I enjoying seeing my infants grow throughout the years.

Debbie Mc Elroy
Floater
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I have been with TLE for 5 years and Love being around children. I have two children of my own who I've enjoyed watching them grow.

Arti Joshi
Head Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have been apart of the TLE East Rutherford family for 2 years. I started in the toddler room and I am currently working in the infant room. I love to watch the children grow and develop.

Debbie Mc Elroy
Floater
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I have been with TLE for 5 years and Love being around children. I have two children of my own who I've enjoyed watching them grow.

Maribel Moran
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I have my CDA certification. I have been working with children for the past 11 years. I enjoy listening to music, cooking and spending time with my family.

Cindy Pickwoad
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I have worked with children for 40 years. I Love watching them grow and get excited about how they develop. I Love being a grandma to 6 grandchildren.

Diana Coyotl
Head Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I have 5 years experience working with children from the ages of 1 years old to 12 years old. I enjoy working with the toddler age group because I enjoy watching them grow and develop into little learners. I plan to go back to BCC for Early Childhood Education.

Lucia Fuentes
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
I have been with TLE for 6 years. Hi have my CDA. I like spending time with family. My classroom goal is to help children learn and grow.

Dorothea Crayton
Head Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have 12 years of experience, I was one of the first employees at TLE East Rutherford in 2014. I love watching the children learn and grow into independent little learners.

Dorothea Crayton
Head Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have 12 years of experience, I was one of the first employees at TLE East Rutherford in 2014. I love watching the children learn and grow into independent little learners.

Angelia Gomez
Afternoon Helper
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
I am a senior in high school. I enjoy working with children of all ages. Since working at TLE I have gained knowledge which will benefit me in my future career.

Tina Bruno
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I am a William Paterson Graduate with a BA Elementary Education. I have been working with Pre-school age children for 19 years and have been with TLE for 5 years. I've had lots of success with potty training in the Prepper Classroom. I love working with children.

Nicole Garcia
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Currently attending Ramapo College working towards a degree in Social science and a minor in Psychology in May of 2021. My classroom goal is to help children learn and grow.

Gabbriella Rossi
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I have been with TLE for 5 years. I have been working towards my Early Childhood Degree at Kean University. I enjoy cooking, traveling and socializing. My classroom goal is to make my children independent as possible.

Maria Pichardo
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I have a Bachelors degree in Social Studies and French. For the last 5 years I have been teaching PRe-K. I have a passion for teaching.

Taynaya Chappell
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
In 2012 I graduated with a degree in Human Services. I am the younger sister to my brother that has two beautiful children. I have family from Texas and Washington D.C.. I have loved working with children since the age 14 when I started my first summer job at daycare in Passic, New Jeresy.

Juana Moran
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have an Associates degree and I'm continuing to further my education in the near future. I am a mother of 6 beautiful children and enjoy seeing children learn, play and grow.

Taynaya Chappell
Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
In 2012 I graduated with a degree in Human Services. I am the younger sister to my brother that has two beautiful children. I have family from Texas and Washington D.C.. I have loved working with children since the age 14 when I started my first summer job at daycare in Passic, New Jeresy.

Laila Cheikhali
Assistant Teacher Preschool 2
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
My Passion is to teach young children. I have my CDA. I strive for my students to experience as many joys of childhood that I can provide in the classroom.

Angela Tekirian
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have been a pre-school teacher for 35 years. I feel my job as a teacher is so rewarding, because I see the children grow emotionally and socially. I have two children of my own and seven grandchildren.

NaSeem Rice
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
I have worked at TLE for the past 2 years. I am currently a student at Fortis Institute for Sports Therapy. I enjoy family time, playing basketball and traveling. My goal for the classroom is to make learning fun.