Meet Our Leadership

Where Expertise Builds Excellence

We believe that exceptional leadership is the foundation of exceptional early education. The quality of every child’s experience — and the success of our centers — depends on the dedication, collaboration, and vision of our leadership team. We are proud to have built a culture where directors and administrators work together as one united team, with every role contributing meaningfully to our mission.

Ready to Meet Our Team

Effective team leadership brings out the best in everyone, creating positive outcomes for children, families, and staff alike.

The fulfillment of the companys vision and the quality of the childcare experience provided by our centers is highly dependent upon the qualifications, skills, experience, and attitudes of all those individuals on our early childhood team.  Leading and managing this team effectively brings out the best in everyone, and has consistently led to good outcomes for children, families, and staff. 

We believe every team member plays a vital part in driving our company’s success.

At Imagination Learning Center, the Director teams work together as they oversee the daily operations of the center and serve our customers. The Executive director team and ILC Board provide oversight and support, review and revise policies, and set goals for future initiatives.

Our leadership team is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and strengths. 

Silke Duke

Executive Director

Lisa Matteson

Assistant Executive Director

Kara Cunningham

Director of Operations

Jennifer Trynock

Center Director
ILC Chantilly

Sherry Kose

Center Director
ILC Bristow

Rachael Gardner

Center Director
ILC Gainesville

Rachel Nystrom

Center Director
ILC Gainesville

Leadership Focused on Children

Each of our centers is led by an experienced Director Team, responsible for managing daily operations and creating a positive, engaging experience for children, families, and staff. From guiding teachers to welcoming families, our directors lead with purpose and heart.