Tonya J. Frehner Director of Programs Tonya began as the Director of Programs/Statewide Accreditation Mentoring Project Coordinator for Illinois AEYC in November 06. She comes to the association with a background in education and public policy. Tonya received her MS in Education from Southern Illinois University in 2004 and her BA in Public Policy/Political Science from Blackburn College in 2000. illinoisaeyc.org