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Hosted by Superintendent Sandra Wood, “Inside La Porte Schools” is designed to provide an in-depth look at programs, initiatives, and stories across the school district through authentic conversations with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families. You can find the podcast on the following sites:

- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-la-porte-schools/id1792234984)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/68PFvnSUmGvJXfN1KPxSUJ)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@laportecommunityschools5680/podcasts)

Inside La Porte Schools

The inaugural episode is a two-part conversation that features a candid discussion about the Kesling campus and fifth-grade programming. It addresses community questions and showcases the evolution and improvements made over the past six years. [Listen Now!](https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d4d2a81d-c6ab-40ad-bb84-6f07b8d81dfd/)


1. Inside Kesling Campus: Part One

Join Dr. Wood, Principal Bill Wilmsen, Counselor Melissa Mrozinski, and Teacher Laurie Scroggin as they explore the unique advantages of the Kesling Campus model. After addressing initial challenges in Part 1, this episode highlights how combining grades 5-8 creates unique opportunities for student growth, specialized programming, and smoother transitions. Learn why this innovative approach may offer significant benefits for La Porte students.

[Listen Now](https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b7a4c44a-3af8-4408-95ac-030e14025bd7/)



2. Inside Kesling Campus: Part Two

Episode three dives into the history and future of early childhood learning at the La Porte Community School Corporation. [Listen Now](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5973dc3e-e9e8-4db3-b2e0-1820c6c8b8d9/12-25-5-02-AM.mp3)!

> [*Access Transcript*](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9tyEYfOXN7a6pJuaI7jemK_qakfuDt4hyEP5COTWz0/edit?usp=sharing)


3. Inside Early Childhood Learning

In this episode of Inside La Porte Schools, Superintendent Sandra Wood welcomes Principal Scott Upp from La Porte High School and Director of Career and Technical Education Jen Goss to discuss Indiana's new high school diploma requirements. The conversation explores how these changes will create more personalized educational paths for students through three new diploma seals: Enrollment (college-bound), Employment (workforce-ready), and Enlistment (military preparation). The discussion covers La Porte High School's extensive preparations for these changes, including their CTE pathways, 75+ dual credit opportunities, and innovative work-based learning programs that will give La Porte students advantages in whatever path they choose after graduation. [Listen Now!](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/13c90557-fd3b-4a3e-a57a-06d8b0260bd7/30-25-8-19-AM.mp3)

> [_Access Transcript_](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1efe2Hhz3ReLY6YCOlDQGuzt56SnSEjQv-zagJxNzjn0/edit?usp=sharing)

4. Inside LPHS and the Indiana Diploma Changes

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Step inside LPCSC early childhood learning with Little Learners Principal Becky Jeffers and Preschool Teacher Jeannette Raymond to discover the district's research-based curriculum, inclusion practices, and plans for a new Early Childhood Center. Learn how this center will expand opportunities for La Porte's youngest learners through full-day programs, transitional kindergarten, and greater access for working families.

Inside La Porte Schools: District Podcast

Inside Early Childhood Learning

This inaugural episode is the first installment of a two-part conversation that features a candid discussion with Principal Bill Wilmsen, Counselor Melissa Mrozinski, and 5th Grade Teacher Laurie Scroggin about the Kesling campus and fifth-grade programming. It addresses community questions and showcases the evolution and improvements made over the past six years.

Inside Kesling Campus

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> The La Porte Community School Corporation would like to thank their friends at the La Porte County Public Library for their support. The "Inside La Porte Schools" Podcast is recorded at the audio studio in the LPCPL Exchange building. 
