Meet our TLE® Center team
Christy Leger
Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Christy has worked for The Learning Experience for eight years total and at the Wilmington location for a little over 3 years.

Nicole Swienski
Assistant Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Nicole started at The Learning Experience three years ago as a Preschool teacher and moved her way into management becoming our Assistant Director in 2019.

Subha
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Subha has been with TLE Wilmington since August 2019. She does an amazing job helping our youngest learners engage and develop to reach their milestones. "I love TLE because I am able to learn everyday."

MaryJo
Assistant Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss MaryJo is new to our infant team as of June 2021. She does a great job keeping our infants happy and ready to learn. "I love working with infants."
Ginette
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Ginette has been a part of our team since September 2016 working with our toddlers. She now helps our older infants achieve the skills needed in the toddler room. "I love how welcoming everyone is!"

Jess
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Jess started as an assistant and worked her way up to being a Twaddler Teacher. She creates a fun and creative environment for our Twaddlers to explore and learn. Jess rejoined our team in November 2020, after spending time at home with her daughter.

Grisdelly
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Grisdelly has been a part of the Wilmington TLE Family since August 2012. She is an integral part of the school and the infant team. She does a tremendous job taking care of our littlest learners and making sure new parents feel comfortable about their infant's time away from them. "I love being a part of the TLE family because I love watching the children grow and complete their milestones."

Kaleigh
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Lionstein
Miss Kaleigh joined our team in June 2020 as a part of our infant team creating a safe and nurturing environment which she has brought with her to our toddler program! "I love all the support and bright energy I feel everyday from the staff and the kids!"

Nazneen
Toddler/Twaddler Float
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Miss Nazneen brings such positive energy to all the children in our program. She enjoys singing songs and reading stories with them. "Working with children has reminded me of how amazing and exciting the world can be. I love seeing things from their eyes."

Amanda
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Amanda is one of our Toddler Teachers. She does an amazing job helping toddlers learn how to play with one another, sit at the table for various activities, and so much more all while making it fun. Miss Amanda has been a part of the TLE Wilmington team since August 2019.

Sam
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Sam joined the team in September 2016. She has taught in most age groups, which makes her well known by the majority of the children. "I love being able to make connections with the children and watch them grow from infancy through the preschool years."

Kelsey
Toddler/Prepper Assistant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Kelsey has been with TLE Wilmington since September 2020. She is patient and sits down with the children helping them learn to play, share, and have fun. "I love seeing the kids smile and making them laugh."

Courtney
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Miss Courtney came to Wilmington in 2019 as a Twaddler Assistant Teacher and has worked her way to being a Prepper Teacher. She provides consistency and routine to help our Preppers prepare for the preschool program. "The team at TLE works towards making every child happy and for me that is so rewarding."

Mariel
Preschool 2 Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Miss Mariel is one of our Preschool 2 teachers. She takes pride in helping our preschoolers learn and execute a variety of art projects, with a focus on process over product. She has been with Wilmington since February 2019. "I love teaching because I learn so much not only from other teachers but from the children as well!"

Maureen
Preschool Float
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
Miss Maureen joined the team in April 2021 as a Preschool Float. A former private school preschool teacher, she brings a vibrant energy to our preschoolers and helps them to foster a love for learning through movement and play. "I enjoy working with both the children and teachers who have welcomed me with open arms."

Shell
Preschool 3 Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Miss Shell came to us in June 2020. She has helped to create such a wonderful learning environment and foundation for our children who are headed off to Kindergarten after their graduation.

Emily
Preschool 1 Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Miss Emily joined our TLE family in October 2020 as a Float. She is now a part of our Preschool 1 team and has brought so much to that program. "I love being a part of the TLE Wilmington team because we all share a love and passion for teaching children."

Therese
Preschool 3 Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
Miss Therese joined us in September 2020. In addition to her vibrant energy she has brought so many fun activities to our Preschool learners. "I love teaching and just being with the children, everyday is a new experience."

Michelle
Kindergarten Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Two Plus Toucan
Miss Michelle works wonders with our oldest learners. She worked to create an amazing Pre-K program and spearheaded our Kindergarten class for the 2020/2021 school year. She has such talent for helping each child form a strong foundation to help shape their academic future. Miss Michelle has been with our TLE family since April 2014.