Meet our TLE® Center team

Marsha Anderson
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 years. I am married to Tommy, of 25 years. I love shopping and reading. I love this field because teaching children at the beginning stages of their life is very rewarding!

Brookelyn Norman
Administrative Assistant
Born and raised right here in Mooresville NC! I am a Small Business Owner, Dance Instructor, dog mom, and more! I have found great passion in the teaching industry and hope to pursue my position as Administrative Assistant here at TLE! I love to travel and enjoy time with my Fiancé , Family, and Friends! <3

Yolanda Nesbit
Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have been a Director for 19 years. I have been in the Early Childhood field for almost 30 years. I have a BA in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Early Childhood, along with an AAS in General Education, concentration Early Childhood. I love making a difference in a child’s life.

Jessica Piland
Infant A
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
My name is Jessica and I have been with TLE for 13 years. I was previously a nanny before TLE. I am married to my husband Bobby. We live in the Troutman area with our two boys, Brayden & Jace, as well as our dog Tyson. I enjoy spending time with my nephew Karsyn, doing crafts, taking pictures, and hanging out my the pool.

Whitney Wallace
Infant B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
I have been teaching for 5 years and have been with TLE for 4 years. I am a mother of 2 boys, Ayden & Peyton. We love spending our time in water and having fun.

Cheyenne Matthews
Infant
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I love working with all ages but my favorite age group will always be infants! I have 3 beautiful children of my own. I have worked in childcare for a few years!

Paige Easter
Toddler A
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
I have been a childcare teacher since 2016 and have been with The Learning Experience since 2019. I have my associates degree in music education and my credentials. I always wanted to be a teacher and love helping children learn and create. I have been in multiple age groups over the years but my absolute favorite is the toddlers, I love that they are starting to find their own personalities. I like bringing creativity into the classroom for a fun learning environment. I was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Michigan, we moved to Mooresville when I was in 2002 and it has been my home ever since. My fiance and I have two dogs (Dixie and Annabelle) and a cat (Panda) at home that we love so much. My hobbies include drawing, painting, and baking. I have been working since I was 14 and childcare has definitely been my favorite.

Diana Byrnes
Toddler A
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
I am originally from California. I moved to NC 6 years ago. I am a married mother of two boys. I love to bake and go gem hunting!

Trimeka White
Toddler B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Growing up in my teenage years I became interested in babysitting! After doing that for a few months , I decided to tale some parenting classes. I then went on to take my credentials after graduating. Now I am currently enrolled in college for my Early Childhood Education degree!

Marie Ferguson
Toddler B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
I am the oldest of 4 siblings. I’ve always had a passion for working with children, but this became stronger after working at a small childcare center in my hometown of Statesville.

Deryale La’Shaia
Toddler B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
I am 25 years old with 3 children. 2 busy boys and 1 girl. I moved to Mooresville from New Bern. I worked in childcare before coming to TLE. I love to watch children learn and grow!

Lasasha Bryant
Twaddler
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I I took childcare one and two when I was in high school. I always wanted to work with children. I also have my own children so I have wanted to be working in this field. I enjoy working with younger children!

Yasheba Mcmanus
Prepper
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I have 19 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. I have two children of my own! Marley who is 6 and Majesty who is 5. We love spending time together at home watching movies and going shopping!

Katie Cascaddon
Prepper
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
I started teaching right after high school in 2013. After two years, I had my baby boy, Silas. I ventured away from teaching, but later came back to the field. I love that I am helping shape the minds of these young children!

Ja’Nisha Jones
Preschool 1
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
I have always enjoyed working with children. I am a mother of two and love spending time with my children. You can always find me shipping or crafting on my free time.

Danielle Graham
Preschool 1
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
Growing up I have always loved being around children. I was able to start babysitting my younger sister and some of my younger cousins at the age of 13. I knew I wanted to work with children when I took a Parent and Child class in high school. I have been in this field for 17 years and I love it! I love seeing the children excited about learning new things.

D’arren Hemphill
Preschool 2
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Hello! My name is D’arren. I am an aspiring child and family counselor. I have worked with children for 7 years in different settings such a Park & Recreation, Mental/behavior health and childcare. My goal in child care is to challenge their fine and gross motor skills with creative art and active thinking.

Jalessa Patterson
Preschool 3A
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with Children! My dream was to be a Pediatric Nurse but one little taste of the Early Childhood world and I was hooked! I have been in the field for over 10 years! What excites me the most about working with children is their imaginations.

Michelle Rivera
Preschool 3B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
I have taught children for over 15 years. My husband and I are from New York and we live with our baby girl Samantha as well as our cat Hendrix. I love working with children. The beach is my happy place!

Nanette Wise
Preschool 3B
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
I was a cosmetologist before I became a teacher in early childhood. After volunteering at a preschool, to assist my sister in setting up her classroom, I became interested in completing an education and through experience to support children with learning. Now I have gained about 12 years experience with engaging with the little ones. During early years growing up, I was thought how to give care to family members younger than me. Education in child development guided me to give the best engagement to help children succeed with enjoyment.

Carla Easter
Cook
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
All my life I have devoted myself to children. My early dreams of being a teacher are fulfilled here at TLE as well as the “Staff Grandma”.