Erin Parker

When passion and action meet, magic is often the outcome. Luckily for the community of La Porte, that magic is evident at the Kesling Park pickleball courts that are constantly filled with the sounds of infectious laughter and the pop of the balls...

“Hey, y’all.” I should have been prepared for that charming greeting, especially after this Hoosier girl had already been introduced to tacos for breakfast, Topo Chico, longhorns on the front of SUVs, intense humidity, and southern hospitality....

I sat in the passenger seat on the Indiana Toll Road headed for Chicago with my fingers anxiously twirling a strand of my curls, when my friend who was driving gently pushed my hands to my lap and encouraged me to not be nervous. I didn’t have to...

There is something magical when people find and honor their true calling. What’s even better is when that calling is used to benefit and change the lives of children. A great teacher is selfless, dedicated, and inspirational. This perfectly...

Over 100 staff members in the La Porte Community School Corporation will be taking part in a professional development course created by Dr. Brené Brown in hopes of creating more courageous and vulnerable schools. Brown, a professor and social worker...

While most people live--rightfully so--for Fridays, my heart longs for Sunday mornings cuddled up on my couch with pen and paper in hand. It has become a beloved and almost sacred ritual in my life. It’s my soulful Sunday. Oprah’s move from...

 When the alarm goes off at 4:15 A.M., Elizabeth Antos rolls out of bed and starts a day that would make most people exhausted just reading about: work out, get the kids ready for school, head to work, coach the LPHS cheer team, and head home to...

I’ve always loved walking into my classroom at LPHS. Each day brings something new and exciting, but this year has been one incredible day after another. A big reason for that is our new Mass Media/Public Relations class, and it shows no signs of...

A world away, Pawan Singh is receiving an education because of the generosity of La Porte. Last school year, in order to save seniors from having to come back after graduation, LPHS administration and staff devised a plan where students could spend...

As a recovering people pleaser, I spent many years passing out invitations to anyone directly involved in my life, and sometimes to those who I had never met, to join me in the decision making process. Every major choice had no less than five...