Administration
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Tyler Delgado - Administrative & All Site Director/CTE Program Lead
Contact: tyler.delgado@embracelearning.org
Tyler, our Administrative & All Site 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.
SAVANNAH VAN DE WOUWER - ADMIN. ASSISTANT
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.
Gary Van de WouWer - Social Media/ Marketing Coordinator
Contact: gary@embracelearning.org
Gary began their career as a social media influencer, building a strong personal brand and engaging a wide audience. Currently, they serve as the Social Media/Marketing Coordinator for Embrace Learning Institute (ELI). In this role, they manage ELI's social media presence, develop marketing strategies, and create content to promote ELI's programs.
Their skills include social media management, content creation, marketing strategy, audience engagement, and community building. Gary's unique background provides them with creative content and engagement skills, which they use to inspire diverse audiences. They are inspired by the opportunity to encourage kids, especially those with special needs, to follow their dreams and strive for success. Watching these children grow and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding and drives their commitment to ELI's inclusive and supportive environment.