Life often takes us down unexpected paths. This is true for Brynn Kleist, who began a journey to become a forensic scientist but ended up becoming an educator for at-risk and non-traditional students. Growing up in La Porte, Kleist spent her freshman...
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Northwest Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northwest Indiana.
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Brynn Kleist
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Loren Huff and Breanna Webb
When two women with a love for baking happened to discuss their passion during a work shift at Starbucks, the pop-up bakery The Baking Beans was born. Loren Huff and Breanna Webb opened their local baking business just two months after that...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jody Greer
Kindergarten is a whimsical time in every child’s journey where a teacher molds a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Jody Greer, a beloved kindergarten teacher at Crisman Elementary School, knows the importance of cultivating a conducive...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Lara Bates
It’s not common that one can spend their afternoon experiencing a simulated space mission, but the folks at Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana (NWI) can make it a possibility. Lara Bates, the executive director, is the driving force...
Read MoreA Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Jeff Rea
Growing up around a family-owned small business, Jeff Rea developed a deep understanding of business operations and acquired valuable skills. This experience became significant throughout his career, culminating in his current position as president...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Jill McCoy
The golf industry is a field that is stereotypically dominated by men, yet Jill McCoy has cemented herself as a prominent figure in Northwest Indiana’s golf scene. McCoy grew up just outside of West Lafayette in a farming community and began...
Read MoreA Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Bethany Hartley
From small-town girl to a strong champion for non-profit work, Bethany Hartley, CEO and President of South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, is fueled by a passion for community development and a commitment to lifelong learning. Growing up in the...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Penny Rush
Penny Rush, the administrative assistant at Crisman Elementary School in Portage, is a true testament to the power of taking a chance and finding life’s calling. What started as a simple substitute teaching gig transformed into a fulfilling 18-year...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Amanda Lower
In life, the unexpected twists along our journey can lead to surprisingly fulfilling destinations we may have never have envisioned. Though she had aspirations for a career in healthcare during college, Amanda Lower’s path led her to a passion for...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Phyllis Schroeder
The Region is known for hosting folks for what they think will be a season of their life, but they wind up staying a lifetime. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Valparaiso University, the steel mill industry, and large public education systems...
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