Meet our TLE® Center team

Erin Kohlbrenner
Director/Owner
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Before opening The Learning Experience Brushy Creek, I taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for 10 years. I attended the University of Colorado where I received my Masters in Instruction and Curriculum with an emphasis in Literacy. My husband, Patrick, and I have a beautiful daughter who attends our school! Working with children and watching them grow is a lifelong passion for me.

Jannifer Breland
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
As a proud wife of an Air Force Colonel of 25 years and mother of 4 beautiful children, I am happy to be a part of the TLE Brushy Creek family. I have worked with children for over 20 years as a teacher, Social Worker, and mentor. I enjoy helping young children learn, play, and grow.

Gyxa Downing
Toddler A Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I love working in early childhood education because I enjoy seeing children learn and grow. In addition, working with young children makes me feel happy. I have been working with children for 5 years and have been with TLE for 2 years. My hobbies include outdoor activities, picnics, and baking.

Jaressia Parker
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because I enjoy watching babies grown and learn new things everyday. I have been working with children for 7 years and have been with TLE for 3 years. My hobbies include watching my favorite shows, spending time with friends, and spending time with my son.

Kyrsten McCollister
Toddler A Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because I love developing trusting relationships with the children. I also enjoy watching the children learn new skills as they get older. I have been working with children for 5 years and have been with TLE for 1 year. My hobbies include family, friends, and babysitting.

Jada Williams
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
I love working in early childhood education because it is fun and rewarding to watch children grow and develop. I have been working with children for 3 years. My hobbies include art and reading.

Sonal Patel
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because I love working with small children and watching them grow! I have been working with children for 3 years. My hobbies include dancing, cooking, and watching movies.

Cynthia Marquez
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because it is exciting to see when children learn something new. I have been working with children for 18 years. My hobbies include arts and crafts and collecting Micky Mouse, music boxes, and snow globes!

Kaela Lee
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I love working in early childhood education because I have the opportunity to watch children learn and grow. I have been working with kids for 6 years and have been at TLE for 4 years. My hobbies include dancing, reading, and spending time with friends.

Skylar Stefka
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
I love working in early childhood education because kids are so much fun and it is very rewarding to see them light up after learning new concepts or playing with their friends. I have been working with children for 2 years. My hobbies include working out, exploring ATX, and eating yummy food!

Keely Davila
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Pablo Pigasso
I love working in early childhood education because I love being able to be an important part of my students' lives.

Isabella De La Cruz
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I love working in early childhood education because I love seeing children grow up and become successful. I have been working with children for 6 years and have been with TLE since 2017. My hobbies include arts and crafts, spending time with family, and walking my dog.

Tiffany Smith
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I love working in early childhood education because of the joy I feel when the children laugh and enjoy themselves in my classroom. I have been working with children for 14 years and have been at TLE for 5 years. My hobbies include reading, playing with my child, and binge watching my favorite shows!

Shelby Zoeller
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because I love seeing first hand how each child explores and learns. I have been working with children for 7 years and TLE for 2 years. My hobbies include spending time with my son, singing Disney songs, and watching movies.

Christina McClellan
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I love working in early childhood education because of the rewarding feeling I receive when I watch children grow. Children give me hope and make me feel happy. I have been working with children for 32 years. My hobbies include swimming, watching movies, and spending time with my family.

Lexi Colston
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I love working in early childhood education because I love watching the growth of children. I have been working with children for 1 year. My hobbies include swimming, reading, and working out.

Meena Govindan
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I love working in early childhood education because I love working with kids. I also like to learn new things and explore new teaching methods. I have been working with children for 2 years. My hobbies include listening to music, painting, drawing, and cooking.

Landon Starkey
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
I love working in early childhood education because I love to see children grow and develop. I have been working with children for 1 year. My hobbies include playing videogames and spending time with my family.

Evan Hoffman
Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I love working in early childhood education because I am able to apply my higher education and help foster a happier and healthier world for myself and others. I have been working with children for 1 year. My hobbies include videogames, art, and camping.