Lee Pesky Learning Center Celebrates 26 Years of Service

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.

Boise, Idaho— This spring, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) celebrated 26 years of service across the state of Idaho.

Founded in 1997 by Alan and Wendy Pesky, LPLC works with individuals, families, schools, and our community to understand and overcome obstacles to learning. Since first opening its doors, LPLC has served 98% of the counties in Idaho, trained over 10,000 educators, provided support to over 100,000 students, and supplied over $1.7MM in financial aid.

In celebration of 26 years of service, On May 20, 2023, over 140 members of the community gathered for LPLC’s Pathways to Learning Event. The event welcomed keynote speaker and founder of Girls Garage Emily Pilloton-Lam who spoke to the importance of equipping children with the tools they need to succeed. Lam’s reflections were reinforced by Alumni Guest Speaker and Founder of Bluebird Express Carwash John Michael Fery.

As John Michael reflected, “One big thing that I always remember taking away from my time at LPLC was feeling very empowered.” Fery went on to share that, “It was a great opportunity for me to restore confidence that I had lost because of the challenges that my learning differences presented for me.”

The spring Pathways to Learning Event garnered over $175,000 in support of Lee Pesky Learning Center’s mission. While LPLC has already had an immense impact over the past 26 years, this funding will ensure countless individuals and educators receive the services they need to become self-regulated learners.

In the words of LPLC’s Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford, “Thank you to those individuals, foundations, businesses, and government entities that supported LPLC over the past year. Your financial support makes our expertise available to a growing number of students and schools across Idaho and beyond.”

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