Our Story
Our Story shares the journey, values, and vision that guide our mission to impact education.
Our History
Lee Pesky had learning disabilities at a time when there was little understanding of common issues like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. His family struggled to find the support Lee needed in overcoming his obstacles to learning. They did the best they could with the few resources available at the time, and Lee was able to complete college and become a business owner. After their son passed away in 1995 at the age of 30, Alan and Wendy Pesky founded Lee Pesky Learning Center to honor Lee’s legacy by helping children with learning differences in a way they weren’t able to help their son.
Our Vision is to create a pathway to learning for everyone.
Our Mission is to work together with individuals, families, schools, and communities to understand and overcome obstacles to learning.
Our Values
Guided by compassion, integrity, and respect, we’re committed to creating a space where every individual feels supported and understood.
Collaboration
Our relationships with individuals, families, schools, and community organizations remove barriers to learning and equip learners for success, rooted in shared responsibility, mutual respect, and commitment to unlocking potential.
Connection
We provide a welcoming, accepting, caring, safe environment that embraces individual ideas and abilities.
Excellence
We provide high-quality, evidence-based practices and support in an environment of continuous learning.
Empowerment
We open doors to learning by fostering innovation and transformation, guiding learners toward self-advocacy, resilience, and lifelong learning.
Our Commitments
We accomplish our mission through five strategic commitments:
Equip learners of all ages with the skills needed for success.
Our self-regulated learner framework supports individual strengths while incorporating the skills and strategies needed to become increasingly connected, self-aware, self-determined, strategic, and resilient.
Deliver research-based services and contribute new research to the field.
Empower educators and parents with knowledge and skills.
Close the educational opportunity gap through direct service.
Our academic, clinical, and teacher training services provide and promote inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environments designed to close the educational opportunity gap.
Prepare the next generation of practitioners.
Our professional staff provide university students with opportunities to apply new skills in academic and clinical settings, positioning them to excel in special education, early childhood education, clinical psychology, counseling, and education research.
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News
Maureen O’Toole, has been named one of Idaho Business Review’s 2025 Women of the Year!
We are so excited to share that our Executive Director, Maureen O’Toole, was...
Science of Reading
The Lee Pesky Learning Center specializes in literacy instruction grounded in...
Celebrating Inspirational Educators
Honoring the 2024 Pesky Award Winners At Lee Pesky Learning Center, we believe...
Unlocking Potential: How Executive Functioning Impacts Learning and Growth
Executive Function (EF) refers to the essential mental processes that help us...
Lee Pesky Learning Center Joins the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
As part of this dynamic network, we join a collaborative effort to bridge...
Celebrating Leadership: Maureen O’Toole’s Impact Through Idaho Partners for Good
We are excited to share that our very own Executive Director, Maureen O’Toole,...
LPLC Offers Live Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia
Lee Pesky Learning Center Offers Live Webinar: Understanding and Supporting...
Lee Pesky Learning Center Welcomes New Executive Director and Advancement Director
Lee Pesky Learning Center Welcomes New Executive Director and Advancement...
As Reported by CBS2: New Course at Lee Pesky Learning Center Enhances Educator Skills for Inclusive Classrooms
According to a recent news release, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) is launching a new course that equips educators with evidence-based tools and strategies to create inclusive environments.
As Reported by Idaho Ed News: Education nonprofit establishes prestigious endowed chair of clinical psychology
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on May 20, 2024 The Lee Pesky...
Lee Pesky Learning Center Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place Sunday, November 3 and is one of 60 races produced annually by the nonprofit New York Road Runners (NYRR). LPLC will be among the record 598 charity partners providing runners the opportunity to add meaning to their miles.
Lee Pesky Learning Center Creates Opportunities for English Learners Fueled by a $40,000 Grant from Silver Family Foundation
Lee Pesky Learning Center started off the new year with a resolution—to provide year-round literacy support to elementary-aged English Learners in the Vallivue School District. What began as a goal, turned into reality thanks to a $40,000 grant recently received from Silver Family Foundation (SFF).
Pesky Award for Inspirational Teaching: 2023 Winners Announced
Idaho’s outstanding teachers have been honored annually since the Pesky Award for Inspirational Teaching (PAIT) was first established in 2011 by Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Co-founders, Alan and Wendy Pesky. In partnership with Boise State’s College of Education, PAIT recognizes inspirational K-12 teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students through passion and caring.
As Reported by Idaho Press: CapEd Credit Union Awards $15,000 Grant to Lee Pesky Learning Center
On Nov. 29, Lee Pesky Learning Center received $15,000 in grant monies from CapEd Credit Union. This funding is part of a multi-year $45,000 grant poised to provide support to LPLC for early childhood programming from 2022-2024.
As Reported by Times-News: Lee Pesky Learning Center Boosts English Learning in Blaine County
The Lee Pesky Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that helps kids with learning differences, expanded their literacy programming services this fall to English learners in Blaine County after a large surge of Hispanic residents into the area over the past couple of years.
As Reported by CBS2: Lee Pesky Learning Center Expands Literacy Pods for English Learners in Blaine County
The Lee Pesky Learning Center is expanding its literacy programming this fall for English language learners in Blaine County.
As Reported by Eye on Sun Valley: LPLC Receives $50,000 Grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc.
The Lee Pesky Learning Center has received a $50,000 grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc., to create inclusive early childhood environments.
LPLC Staff Publish Book: Assessing Disciplinary Writing in Both Research and Practice
Boise, Idaho— This past August 2023, Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Grants Manager Dr. Tracey Hodges co-edited a newly released book: Assessing Disciplinary Writing in Both Research and Practice. LPLC Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford and Educational Specialist Ashley Rowe, as well as Dr. Tracey Hodges, were contributing writers.
Innovative early literacy program transforms the lives of immigrant children
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on August 10, 2023 Effective...
Eye on Sun Valley Pays Tribute to LPLC’s Late Co-Founder, Wendy Pesky
Ketchum, Idaho, July 25, 2023– Eye on Sun Valley recognized Wendy Pesky, LPLC’s late co-founder, in a beautiful tribute by Karen Bossick.
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Sarah Morrison
CEO/Founder
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Creative Director
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SEO Manager
Leland Bloggs
Product Manager
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Customer Support
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