Gayle is a native of Shelbyville and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1974. She then graduated with honors from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1978 and a Master of Arts degree with endorsements in social studies and science in 1981.
Ms. Wiley taught second grade at North Decatur Elementary school for nine years, and sixth grade at Shelbyville Middle School for two years. She also substituted across all grade levels for several years until deciding to run for the first elected Shelbyville Central School Board. Over the years Gayle represented the board for the Special Education Co-Op, also as secretary, Vice President and President. She served as President again during the past two years (2019-2021), having proudly served for a total of 24 years, retiring at the end of 2021.
During the years she was substitute teaching Gayle was busy raising her two children, son Will Brunner, SHS class of 2005 and daughter Drew Brunner Devilla, SHS class of 2013. Ms. Wiley also studied with the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana to become a Specialist in Dyslexia using Orton Gillingham, and has been tutoring children with reading disabilities for 15 years.
In addition to the Shelbyville Central Education Foundation, Ms. Wiley is also currently serving on the board of directors of the Shelby County Public Library. She is a member of the Diligent Diggers Garden Club, which funds and maintains the library gardens. Gayle is also a member of the First United Methodist Church. She has been a past member of the Shelby County Arts Council, Mainstreet, Hometown Heritage Preservation group, Psi Iota Xi, and other civic and philanthropic organizations throughout the years. Outside of her keen interest in public education, other interests include reading, gardening, history, preservation, and genealogy. Most of all, she is enjoying her four wonderful grandchildren.