Notes from the Field: Lee Pesky Learning Center, ISPA Co-Host Annual Conference

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.

LPLC, ISPA Co-host Annual Conference

The 2019 Idaho School Psychologists Association (ISPA) Conference took place on October 3 & 4 in downtown Boise. Lee Pesky Learning Center partnered with ISPA to bring this opportunity to educators, school psychologists and others from across the state.

The focus of the conference was on best practices for students who experience learning challenges in reading, writing, and math. The speakers, Dr. David Kilpatrick, Dr. Gary Troia, and Dr. Sarah Powell shared the latest research in these three areas, and how educators and school psychologists can support students’ learning in the classroom.

In addition to co-sponsoring the conference, several staff from LPLC attended. Among them was Aubrie Gribble, Lead Educational Specialist at LPLC. “I was glad to hear the speakers talk – a lot of the practices they shared are ones that we use at LPLC,” says Aubrie. “We also learned about some new resources that we will take back to share with the rest of the team at LPLC.”

Julianne Masser, LPLC Clinical Psychology Intern, also attended. She noted, “The conference provided me with a chance to learn more about evidence-based lesson design and delivery. I have a deeper understanding of why it is important for me to know about each to support each learner.”

More information about ISPA and the annual conference can be found here.

About ISPA

The Idaho School Psychologist Association is a professional organization that represents and advocates for Idaho School Psychologists. Their mission is to help children and youth succeed academically, emotionally, and behaviorally through collaboration, advocacy and professional development.

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