Administration

Contact: jonathan@embracelearning.org

Tyler, our Administrative Director, hails from Southern California but grew up in Tacoma, Washington. With family members having special needs, he developed a unique perspective on the strengths and challenges of non-typical families. 

After playing football and studying mathematics at Whitworth University, Tyler entered the workforce in trades and coaching football. His passion for teaching and helping young people led him to special education and gaining CTE credentials. Now, he's excited to develop our CTE programs and project-based learning, guiding our students toward success.

In his free time, Tyler enjoys coaching his three young children's sports teams and giving back to the community, particularly focusing on youth with special needs and at-risk backgrounds. He's also a dedicated Seahawk fan and loves watching professional football and wrestling.

Contact: ashley.kessel@embracelearning.org

Ashley brings over a decade of experience in operations, people management, and process improvement to her role as a Human Resources Specialist. With a strong foundation in business management and human resources, Ashley is dedicated to fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Before joining Embrace Learning Institute, Ashley served as Senior Operations Manager at Pivot Point Consulting, where she led the operations team in areas such as payroll, on-boarding, performance management, and process optimization. She played a pivotal role in developing standard operating procedures, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance both employee and client experiences.

Ashley’s background also includes leadership roles in healthcare IT, real estate, and manufacturing, where she gained comprehensive experience in human resources, training, employee relations, and office management. Her proficiency in tools like QuickBooks, WorkDove, and UKG supports her ability to streamline HR processes and maintain compliance.

Known for her exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, Ashley is passionate about helping employees thrive and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. She is excited to bring her operational excellence and people-first mindset to Embrace Learning Institute as they continue to grow and innovate.

In her free time, you can find Ashley hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, reading, or spending time with her husband, family, friends, and dog. She also enjoys traveling and focusing on personal and professional growth.

Contact: savannah@embracelearning.org

Savannah is our Administrative Assistant and K-3 Tutor at E.L.I. She's skilled in social media and has a successful background in both administrative work and tutoring. Growing up around friends and family with learning disabilities, she discovered a natural talent for working with them. Savannah has experience tutoring elementary school children with special needs and finds great joy in it. Having overcome academic struggles herself, she understands the challenges students face and the importance of patient tutoring. In her free time, Savannah enjoys crocheting, diamond painting, spending time with her dog Mowgli, and planning new projects.

Contact: kaden.peterson@embracelearning.org

Kaden is our IT and social media assistant at E.L.I. His skills include advanced organizational skills, along with installing and setting up various types of technology for the business and staff, in which he has excelled. Through various job opportunities, he noticed the accomplishment he derives from being able to put such systems in place, technological or otherwise, he wanted to continue with it. When Kaden is not working, he likes to spend his time working on and building cars, specifically Japanese models while also planning a plethora of other future builds. He also enjoys working out and playing video games.