As Reported by CBS2: LPLC Partners with BSU to Help Students with Learning Challenges

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]This summer, Boise State University (BSU) undergraduates will have a new opportunity to take their learning to the next level with the support of Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC).

LPLC, a 501c3 education nonprofit headquartered in Boise, creates pathways to learning for individuals facing learning challenges through a three-tier model: educator training, literacy pods, and intensive intervention.

LPLC’s educator training has a focus on working with teachers of children Pre-K to third grade.

In February, BSU undergraduates can sign up for the summer special topics course, “Building the Academic Skills of Students with Learning Challenges”.

Students train on evidence-based instructional methods with the opportunity to teach 1-2 young learners for multiple weeks, alongside trained professionals from LPLC.

University students will receive ongoing mentoring while learning how to implement what works when teaching reading to children who face learning obstacles.

LPLC’s Executive Director, Dr. Lindy Crawford says, “Boise State University is providing undergraduate students with a one-of-a-kind learning experience. Kudos to the university for capitalizing on this unique opportunity benefitting university students as well as Treasure Valley’s youngest learners. I am excited to welcome students to this course!”

Registration for this course will formally open on Feb. 21 here.

Photo caption: Children benefitting from LPLC’s summer instruction (July 2022) are pictured with LPLC Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford and an LPLC reading tutor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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