Learning Lab is a community where education opens doors and connects lives. We provide free, individualized instruction for adults and families who are working toward their goals—learning English, improving reading and math, preparing for citizenship, or earning a GED. Every student follows a personalized learning plan created by our educators and supported through one-on-one tutoring with dedicated volunteers. In our family program, parents strengthen their literacy and confidence while their young children engage in joyful, literacy-rich activities that build a strong foundation for school. Together, families grow, learn, and discover the power of education to change their future.

Vision Statement

We envision connected communities where lifelong learning empowers each person to thrive

Mission Statement

Transforming the lives of adults and families through personalized education

Values

  1. Literacy for all
  2. Everyone brings value
  3. We are a supportive community, learning together
  4. We have the confidence to grow

History

In 1991, members of the Junior League of Boise gathered on the fourth floor of the Boise Public Library to help adults strengthen their reading and writing skills. What began as a handful of volunteers quickly grew into a movement. By 1994, Learning Lab became an independent nonprofit—and has been opening doors through education ever since.

With the support of donors, volunteers, and partners, Learning Lab expanded programs so parents could learn alongside their children, opened our Garden City campus in 2006, and added classes in libraries and workplaces across the Treasure Valley. In 2024, we received the Welcoming Community Award at the Northwest Conference on Resettlement, recognizing our commitment to creating spaces where everyone belongs.

For more than three decades, our neighbors have built this place—volunteers, donors, students, and partners who believe that learning changes everything. Their commitment has made Learning Lab not just a center for education, but a cornerstone of our community—where generations have come to learn, connect, and thrive.

Our Team

Leadership Team

 

Program Administration

Adult Literacy

Family Literacy

Executive Committee

Trevi Hardy, President
Program Director of Adult Education, State of Idaho

Ben Moore, Treasurer
Commercial Group Manager, First Interstate Bank

Anna Courtney, Vice President
Associate Council, St. Luke’s 

Stacy Meyr, Secretary 
President, St. Alphonsus Health Alliance and Community Health & Well Being 

Karin Hart
Past President

Kristin Livingstone
Executive Director, Learning Lab, Inc. 

Board Members

Trevi Hardy,
President
Anna Courtney,
Vice President
Stacy Meyr,
Secretary
Ben Moore,
Treasurer
Karin Hart,
Past President

Angella Broesch

Mark Bennett
Soeurette Chambreau
Jaime Ekman
Joey Hale

Kira Lunde
Lissette Lopez (Student Representative)

Advisory Board

A.J. Balukoff
Kevin Booe
Diane Boothe
Shauna Doerr

Greg Donaca
Sandy Fery
Anna Goss
Anne Moree Goss

Patty Northrop
Rick Polenske
Michael E. Rich

Lisa Rodriguez
Denise Smith
Gemma VanHole

Testimonials

It was over ten years ago that my love for reading drove me to volunteer at the Learning Lab.  My goal was to help others improve their reading skills. I discovered that the Learning Lab teaches so much more than just reading.

Learning Lab is a friendly, nurturing and safe place for adults and children to learn.  During  my tenure as a tutor I have worked with students just beginning to learn English, GED students, Citizenship students and preschoolers learning their letters.

I enjoy my days at the Lab and have learned from both students and staff.  As a donor and volunteer I urge you to donate to this wonderful organization.

Soeurette Chambreau