Our Team

Executive Director of Readiness To Learn + the South Whidbey Community Center

Gail holds a B.A. in Human Services & Education from Western Washington University.

Recognized for her work on rural homelessness and family support, she's a frequent speaker at conferences and a recipient of "Best Administrator" from the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children.

With 28 years of marriage and two adult children, Gail resides in South Whidbey.

Co-Executive Director, Readiness To Learn

Cailyn, a graduate of South Whidbey High School and Western Washington University's Human Services Program, joined Readiness To Learn in 2017.

Prior to working her magic at Readiness To Learn, she supported adults and youth with intellectual disabilities, helping them achieve their goals.

Active in her community, Cailyn is a secretary of the SW CARES Coalition, a founding member of RTL’s R.A.C.E. group, a leader in Girl Scouts and the Whidbey Children’s Theatre board. Cailyn is driven by a desire to foster belonging and acceptance in her community.

Along with her husband Ken and two children, Tevrin and June, she enjoys traveling and caring for their pets and home in Clinton.

Family Support Specialist + South Whidbey School District's Homeless Liaison

Mary's start with Readiness To Learn began in 2011, following her graduation from Washington State University's online program in Human Development.

Connecting and supporting families is her passion. She loves walking alongside people in order to try to help make their lives a little easier.

Having moved to South Whidbey in 1989, she cherishes the community and can't imagine living anywhere else. She lives with her wonderful husband, bossy elderly dog and floofy orange (one time fair grand champion) cat.

Administrative Support Specialist + Print Production

A graduate of Skagit Valley College, Crystal has been a part of Readiness To Learn for over a decade. Initially an Office Assistant, she now greets visitors at the front desk since returning to RTL in June 2021.

Her unique insight, as a former recipient of services, shapes key programs like Back to School and Holiday House.

Raised on Whidbey Island, she has two adult children who attended South Whidbey Schools.

Academic Coach for SWMS and SWHS + Youth Engagement Specialist

Jenny grew up on Whidbey Island and graduated from the University of Washington in 2006 with a degree in History. After graduating from college Jenny started a business training horses and riders for the sport of three-day eventing which she successfully ran for 14 years, producing many top performing horse and rider pairs. In 2021, Jenny completed a yearlong program in Social and Human Services at Seattle Central College and found herself back on Whidbey, reconnecting to her roots.

Jenny has always had a passion for working with and mentoring youth and a strong desire to give back to the community she grew up in. She believes firmly in equity and inclusion as paramount to creating strong communities for both families and individuals of all ages. She was a volunteer for Readiness To Learn's Tutor Time program before stepping into the role of Youth Engagement Specialist as well the Academic Coach for McKinney-Vento students in 6th-12th grade. Jenny is inspired by working with and listening to students and enthusiastic about finding the best ways to advocate for them.

In her free time, she loves spending as much time as possible with all her animals on her and her mom’s farm in Clinton, seeing live music, skiing in the winter, hiking year-round and paddleboarding in the summer!