Meet our TLE® Center team

Samantha Williams
Center Director
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
My name is Samantha Williams. I have worked in the Childcare field for 20 years. I absolutely love what I do! Working with children is the most rewarding job and each day is filled with love and snuggles. I have an Associate’s Degree in Health and Physical Education that I received from Bucks County Community College. When I started here at TLE Doylestown, I started teaching in Preschool 1. I have been blessed with being alongside Jen as well as being able to be in as many classrooms as I would like each day! I am very passionate about being a team player and helping our teachers and children succeed. Thank you for allowing me to care for your child/children every day! Teaching is the Profession that teaches all of the other Professions. –Unknown Author

Jennifer Eckfield
Owner/Business Manager
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Jennifer Eckfield and I have been the owner and operator of The Learning Experience Doylestown since October of 2013. I graduated Temple University with a degree in Education and have been a teacher for 25 years. I absolutely love what I do and I am so lucky to be part of The Learning Experience Family! Everyday we get to build the world one kid at a time. I am extremely grateful to be able to do something I am so passionate about. We are a village and it takes one at all times to care, love, and educate our kids. Always remember do more of what makes you happy!

Alexa Milillo
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Penny Polite
Hi I’m Alexa Milillo and I am an Infant A teacher at TLE. I love working with kids. The kids make me smile no matter what! I’ve been working with kids for almost 4 years, just celebrated my 1st anniversary being part of the TLE family, and absolutely LOVE it.

Allison Vicciardo
Toddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Allison Vicciardo and I have been the Infant Teacher at TLE since we opened in 2013! I have the unique opportunity and privilege to watch 'my babies' grow up all the way to kindergarten graduation. I love being able to walk into every room in the building, get lots of hugs, and see how much they have learned. I have my Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware and I am currently working on my Master's degree in education. I am also an avid traveler and have lived in various countries like Spain, Brazil, and Chile. When I am not being the 'baby-whisperer,' I enjoy hiking, reading, Zumba, and all things Disney!

Roz Schwartzman
Twaddler Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
Hi, my name is Roz Schwartzman. I’ve been working with children for a long time. I began with the Bucks County I.U. and eventually did day care. I ‘m a mother and a grandmother and I adore young children. I have been at The Learning Experience Doylestown for 5 years and I love it!

kiernan Yates
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
My name is Kiernan Yates, I'm 26 years old and I have worked here at TLE for a little over a year. I have always been passionate about working with children. I am a collector of food couture. Some of my favorite things to do are going to the beach, having movie marathons and curling up with a good book.

Tricia Smith
Prepper Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Sonar
My first "job" was as the neighborhood babysitter. I have always enjoyed being around children and watching them learn and grow. I attended Holy Family College/University both for undergraduate and graduate school. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. I have worked as a Personal Care Aide, Therapeutic Support Staff, Intern Teacher and Elementary School Teacher. I enjoyed each position for various reasons while learning a lot from the people I worked with. Some of my favorites: Spending time with friends and family, going to the movies, reading (since I was an itty bitty), bowling, Chinese Food, soft pretzels, Dolphins, traveling, going to concerts, KitKats and of course coming to work to see all my little sweethearts.

Leah Bates
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Hi, my name is Leah Bates. I have been working with children for 11 years. I have two children of my own, a daughter named Isabella, who is 8 years old and going to 3rd grade and my daughter Harley who is 7 months. Harley attends TLE and loves it. I have been at TLE Doylestown for 4 years. I live in Warminster and from Warrington. In my spare time I like going camping with my family, going to concerts and enjoying my family.

Leah Bates
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Hi, my name is Leah Bates. I have been working with children for 11 years. I have two children of my own, a daughter named Isabella, who is 8 years old and going to 3rd grade and my daughter Harley who is 7 months. Harley attends TLE and loves it. I have been at TLE Doylestown for 4 years. I live in Warminster and from Warrington. In my spare time I like going camping with my family, going to concerts and enjoying my family.

Nicole Cranage
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Mom of 5 kiddos! I’ve always LOVED kids and knew from a young age I wanted to be a mother. The opportunity to be at TLE has made me realize teaching has also always been a dream of mine! I’m so happy to be able to be able to work with such amazing little ones and their families! It’s truly a dream come true ❤️

Leah Bates
Infant Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Hi, my name is Leah Bates. I have been working with children for 11 years. I have two children of my own, a daughter named Isabella, who is 8 years old and going to 3rd grade and my daughter Harley who is 7 months. Harley attends TLE and loves it. I have been at TLE Doylestown for 4 years. I live in Warminster and from Warrington. In my spare time I like going camping with my family, going to concerts and enjoying my family.
Cynthia Martinez
Preschool Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Grace Charity
Hi! My name is Cynthia Martinez and I am a toddler teacher. In November it will be my 5th year working at The Learning Experience. I love toddlers and all the exploring, learning and fun we have. I have been working with kids since I was 12yrs old. I also teach Sunday School at my church and have been teaching Sunday School for 8 ½ yrs. I love to teach, babysit and spend time with my 11yr old son Aiden. Prior to working at The Learning Experience I used to working at a Children’s Hospital. I love being around kids when I am having a tough day they always brighten up my day. I can’t wait to learn and grow with all my new kids!
Tom Queroli
Mr. Tom a.k.a. Superman
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
Mr. Tom is a bus driver for The Central Bucks School District as well as The Learning Experience Doylestown. He has been part of the TLE family for 5 years. Everyone needs a Mr. Tom, he is our "Mr. Fix-it"! Every child in this building loves Mr. Tom and we can't imagine this program without him!

Maggie Hennelly
Kindergarten Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Miss Chievous
My name is Maggie Hennelly. I have worked at The Learning Experience at Doylestown for three years. I am currently attending West Chester University as an Early Grades Preparation and Special Education dual major. I love working with young children and have had amazing experiences at TLE while doing so. The highlights of my days are in the little moments that are shared with the children here at TLE. In the future, I would love to have a third- or fourth-grade classroom of my own.

Jen Patrizio
Pre-K Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Bubbles
My name is Jen Patrizio, I have been at the learning experience for three years in October and love it! I'm 33 and have two amazing kids of my own. Tori who is twelve and Cameron who is seven. My favorite thing to do with the kids in the classroom is art. Watching them make something from nothing and then seeing the final product is priceless. I'm excited and looking forward to the next school year!

Cari Schmidt
Pre-K Teacher
Favorite TLE® Character:
Flexi Flamingo
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