Meet Our Childcare Team | The Learning Experience

Meet our TLE® Center team

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Ms. Marie

Cook

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo

Ms. Marie is our own TLE personal chef who has brought such creativity with her healthy cooking to our Independence center! When Ms. Marie is not cooking up something special for our little ones, she enjoys kayaking and camping as well as spending time with her kids!

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Ms. Rachel

Lead Infant B Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity

Ms. Rachel has been with TLE since 2013. Within those years Ms. Rachel has worn many hats during her time here. The most loved position she has carried is being the Lead in Infant B. Ms. Rachel loves spending her time with the babies, preparing them to move into Infant B. She creates fun projects, sings songs and gives all her love to the tiniest humans in our school.

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Ms. Darcy

Lead Infant C Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous

Ms. Darcy has been working in childcare for over 10 years and has been with TLE since November! Ms. Darcy grew up in Clarkston and loves spending time with her kids and family, golfing, and fishing! You will always see Ms. Darcy with a shining smile on her face, and nurturing the babies while helping them grow and develop!

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Mrs. Heather

Lead Infant A Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles

Education: Bachelors in Early Childhood from Alma College Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family Camping Bowling From: Lake Orion, MI Classroom Goals: Building long relationships with the children and families at TLE.

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Ms. Nikki

Lead Toddler B Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo

Nikki has been teaching at TLE since December of 2012. She graduated from Oakland Community College with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development. She loves teaching her little ones and watching them grow. In her spare time, she enjoys going to concerts and spending time with her family and friends.

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Ms. Britney

Lead Toddler B Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite

Education: Graduated from Holly High School CDA Hobbies: Concerts Spending time with family Shopping Where I’m From: Holly, Mi Classroom Goals: To create a fun and loving environment for my toddlers!

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Mrs. Stacy

Lead Toddler A Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles

Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Bachelors of Science Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Camping Gardening From: Fenton, MI Classroom Goals: Building loving relationships with the children and families. Providing a safe, healthy learning environment for the toddlers in our care.

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Mrs. Amanda

Lead Twaddler A Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo

Education: Graduated from Clarkston High School Associates in Early Childhood Development Bachelors in General Studies Hobbies: Camping Softball Concerts Shopping Traveling Where I’m From: Clarkston, Mi Classroom Goals: To help all of my twaddlers grow and learn in a safe, fun and loving environment. Letting them explore and experiment daily!

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Ms. Ashlei

Lead Twaddler B Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo

Education: Graduated from Mott High School Obtaining CDA Hobbies: Writing Concerts Traveling Where I’m From: Waterford, Mi Classroom Goals: To learn while having fun and creating loving, long-lasting relationships with the kids and families.

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Ms. McKinley

Lead Prepper Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Bongo Bear

Ms. McKinley recently obtained her CDA after working at TLE for 4 years, becoming our Lead Prepper Teacher! She truly enjoys teaching children and helping their minds grow! In McKinley's extra time, she likes camping, and playing with her new puppy!

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Mrs. Yvette

Lead Preschool Two Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan

Ms. Yvette has been with The Learning Experience since 2014. She has held many different hats while being with us. She has her CDA and is continuing her education. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting parks, fishing and watching nature with her husband and children. As a teacher, she loves to nurture and prepare her students for Pre-K.

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Ms. Payton

Lead Pre-K Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein

Ms. Payton is our lead Pre-K teacher here at TLE! She decided to make a career change to work with children after being a caregiver for 8 years, finally finding her passion! Ms. Payton has her CDA and truly enjoys bringing her students imaginations to life! Ms. Payton loves spending quality time with her daughter and with her family in Traverse City at their cabin!

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Ms. Kara

Lead Preschool 1 Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite

Education: Graduated from Clarkston High School Associates in Early Childhood Education Hobbies: Crafting Spending time with family Shopping Where I’m From: Clarkston, Mi Classroom Goals: Create a loving, supportive classroom environment where each student that enters my classroom can express themselves while learning and having fun!

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Mrs. April

Lead Preschool One Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity

Ms. April has been with The Learning Experience since 2018. She has her CDA and is filled with early childhood experience. Ms. April enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and reading. As a teacher, she works to maintain positive, friendly relationships with families and students.

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Mrs. Heather H.

Lead Preschool 1A Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite

Education: Graduated from Clarkston High School Obtaining CDA Hobbies: Camping Concerts Spending time with friends and family Where I’m From: Clarkston, Mi Classroom Goals: To create a safe and happy environment. To help my preschoolers learn and grow!

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Ms. Jazlynn

Lead Pre-K Teacher

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Om

Education: Graduated from Brandon High School Associates in Early Childhood Development Hobbies: Going up North Being on the water Spending time with friends & family Where I’m From: Ortonville, Mi Classroom Goals: To teach my students to be kind, responsible and independent.

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Ms. Lily

Spanish Enrichment

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Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo

My name is Liliana, but you can call me Lily. I am from Mexico. I love teaching my native language. I have 2 wonderful and beautiful kids (1 boy and 1 girl) and my little dog, Foxy. I love to cook! I look forward to enriching every little learner's education with diversity and culture!