Staff

Jyl Waller, Executive Director

Jyl Waller serves as executive director of A Shining Star Learning Center.
Miss Jyl, her husband, and his family are owners of the center. 

Miss Jyl earned a bachelor’s degree in special education with an endorsement
in early childhood special education from Illinois State University in 1990.
She has continued her education with numerous graduate classes, workshops,
and seminars in order to create a quality child care center for children and
their families.

Serving as executive director of A Shining Star Learning Center since 2002,
Miss Jyl likes being involved in her children’s extracurricular activities including
sporting events, school functions, and serving as a Girl Scout leader. Miss Jyl
is also active in her community and enjoys spending time with her family.

Miss Jyl and her husband own and operate a child care facility
in Springfield, Illinois.