Working in a school district is not easy, especially with the future looking uncertain due to COVID-19. But someone as charismatic and determined as Jeff King is perfect for the job. Starting his career as an...
Dedicating yourself to cultivating and caring for community youth takes a strong will and a big heart. Perhaps no one exemplifies this ideal better than Portage resident Teaundra Smith. Working as a School Age Child Care Coordinator at the Portage...
“An influential mentor” are the words that describe Crown Point resident Jeremias Alicea. Well-known around the Northwest Indiana area for his community service and youth outreach, Alicea works as a Health Educator for A Positive...
Being someone who is willing to go above and beyond for the needs of the community takes courage and willpower, but it is worth the effort. A shining example of this quality is Valparaiso resident Lauren Lamb, who has served her community in various...
Art is a craft that takes dedication, adaptability, and a never-give-up mentality. Perhaps no one knows this better than Jason Gast, an art teacher at Chesterton Middle school and a local artist extraordinaire. Born and raised in...
Decades of hard work and perseverance will bear great fruits of success. This is a lesson that can be learned from La Porte resident Todd Taylor, who recently retired from his position as Water Superintendent of the City of La Porte....
Getting involved in the community is a great way to cultivate one’s spirit. Perhaps no one exemplifies this notion better than Jason Yurechko. Yurechko is currently a director of faith formation at Nativity of Our Savior Church and School in...
Education is powerful. It drives people to better themselves and sometimes even change the world. Someone who truly knows the value of education and strongly devotes themselves to teaching is Portage Christian School teacher Linda LaCorte, who has...
Video games are portals to unique worlds and give people a level of interactivity like no other platform can. While there are many genres, certain genres allow gamers to cultivate their imaginations and create wonders. Such is the case for Westville...
Kind and wise educators are one of the most important elements in a student’s life. Perhaps one of the brightest of all is Portage resident Jamie Gore, the pre-kindergarten teacher at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic School. Gore is well known...
Working in a school district is not easy, especially with the future looking uncertain due to COVID-19. But someone as charismatic and determined as Jeff King is perfect for the job. Starting his career as an... 
