Boise Public Schools to Continue Partnership with Lee Pesky Learning Center

Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) announces an important leadership transition. Executive Director Maureen O’Toole will be stepping away from her position to attend to family health matters. The entire LPLC community expresses deep gratitude for Maureen’s leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to advancing our mission of helping students, families, and educators overcome learning challenges and reach their full potential.

During her tenure, Maureen guided the Center through a period of growth and adaptation while strengthening relationships with community partners, expanding access to services, and championing programs that ensure all learners have the tools and support they need to succeed. Her empathy, professionalism, and focus on mission-driven impact have left an enduring mark on the organization and those it serves.

Stepping into the role of Executive Director is Dr. Lindy Crawford, who previously led Lee Pesky Learning Center and now returns with optimism and a renewed vision for impact. Dr. Crawford brings deep institutional knowledge, decades of educational leadership experience, and an unwavering commitment to the Center’s mission. Her familiarity with LPLC’s team, community, and the broader educational landscape in Idaho ensures continuity, stability, and momentum during this transition.

“Lee Pesky Learning Center’s professional expertise is second to none and it is my great honor to once again serve alongside an incredibly accomplished and deeply empathetic team,” said Dr. Crawford. “For close to 30 years, LPLC has led educational innovation using an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning. I am excited to play a small part in our continued evolution.”

Board Chair Jim Foudy added, “We are profoundly grateful to Maureen for her care, leadership, and commitment to every learner we serve. We’re equally confident in welcoming Lindy back to guide LPLC into its next chapter. Her deep knowledge of LPLC and her passion for education will be a great asset to the organization during this transition period.”

For nearly three decades, Lee Pesky Learning Center has helped thousands of students, families, and educators overcome obstacles to learning through direct academic and clinical services, professional training, and community partnerships. The organization remains steadfast in its mission to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Boise, Idaho (May 2, 2022)—Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) is accustomed to partnership. In fact, since its founding in 1997, LPLC–a non-profit dedicated to supporting students, families, and schools in overcoming obstacles to learning–has trained educators in 43 of 44 counties in the state of Idaho.

Over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, LPLC entered into a special partnership with the Boise School District to provide teacher training in reading instruction to all 33 elementary schools. “It is an honor to work with a school district so committed to improving student outcomes in reading. The teachers have been open to learning more about the science of reading and open to our suggestions as they learn to implement a new reading program,” said Cristianne Lane, Director of Professional Development at Lee Pesky Learning Center.

Lee Pesky Learning Center and the Boise School District decided to continue their partnership for the 2022-2023 school year. BSD also hired instructional learning coaches for each school in the district. LPLC will work alongside these coaches and the district reading specialists, to ensure children receive quality literacy instruction in every school. In light of the new decision to provide all day kindergarten, the timing to continue the important work of supporting the earliest of learners and equipping teachers with resources could not be more critical.

According to Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford, “We value our relationship with the Boise School District and our shared goal of improving early literacy. Partnering for a second year will ensure deep and sustainable improvements in reading instruction.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

← Previous Post Next Post →