Meet our TLE® Center team
Megan Barefoot
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I have been the center's Assistant Director since February 2019. I have over ten years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field and most of them were spent in the classroom. I have lived in Prince William County for over 30 years and have been an athletic coach within the county for 8. I live in Manassas with my fiance and our gorgeous daughter who is now a year and a half old.
Judy McClimans
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Phoebe Phonics
I have been the Center Director at TLE Chantilly for over 7 years. I have over 20 years experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Prior to moving to Virginia, my family and I lived in New Hampshire where I worked with adults with developmental disabilities. My roots are in New England and I am a die hard New England sports fan. I live in Loudoun County with her husband and son. My favorite TLE character is Phoebe because I love to read. My stack of books to read is very big.
Mahsa Ashrafi
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I am originally from Iran and I live in Reston with my family. I am new to TLE, having been here since September 2020. I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 23 years. I am working with the Toddler classroom and this is the age I truly enjoy. Every day is a new adventure for them and I so enjoy watching them learn.
Aysha Shakeel
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
I am originally from Pakistan and I live in Chantilly with my two daughters. I have been working at TLE for two years. I have previously worked in the Infant classrooms and I now work in the Toddler class. Toddlers are a wonderful age. They learn so many things for the first time and it is a joy to see that excitement.
Sushma Baral Dahal
Lead Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
I am from Nepal and I have been teaching at TLE Chantilly for almost 4 years. I have taught in the Twaddlers class and this year I am in the Preppers classroom. I love the innocent behavior of this age group. They have funny questions and answers.Their feelings of kindness and love of their teachers makes my day happy and energized.