Learning in Lake Oswego
door Mary Kay Larson, Dr. Jennifer Schiele
When Community Shows Up
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Join Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schiele as she gives us an inside look at the Lake Oswego School District. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, principal, and administrator, Jenn provides invaluable insight into K12 education and our district. In this podcast, you will hear candid conversations with knowledgeable guests who care deeply about our learning community. Mary Kay Larson, the communications director, district parent, and community resident, will host the show and add her perspective to the conversation. Whether you are new to the community or have been with the district for decades, there is always something to learn in the Lake Oswego School District. Tune in bi-weekly to learn more.
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- When Community Shows Up · 27 min · Seizoen 4 Aflevering 5Community support takes many forms, from funding teachers and scholarships to filling the seats at a school musical. In this episode, we welcome Lake Oswego Schools Foundation…
- From First Note to Full Orchestra · 36 min · Seizoen 4 Aflevering 2How does a student’s first experience with strings grow into a lifelong love of music? Orchestra teacher Kristi Stingle and Lakeridge High School senior Iris Vanderlip join us to…
- Responsible Technology Use Guardrails & Guidance · 28 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 19Technology is an important part of how students learn, create, and connect. But how do schools and families help students use it safely, responsibly, and with purpose? In this…
- Seniors Reflect on Their LOSD Journey · 33 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 18This episode is a little different and a little sentimental, as it wraps up Season 3 of Learning in Lake Oswego. Each year, our students walk across the graduation stage carrying…
- Navigating the College Application Journey · 36 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 17In this episode, we explore the college application process through multiple perspectives, with a focus on two common pathways: working with a school counselor or partnering with…
- Sustainability in our Schools · 29 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 16In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we highlight the partnerships that bring sustainability and environmental stewardship to life in our schools. For the past five…
- Ethics Bowl Champions in Thinking, Listening, and Leading · 38 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 15Lake Oswego students made history this year, sweeping the 2026 Oregon Ethics Bowl at both the middle and high school levels. Ten teams. Fifty students. And countless hours of…
- Hands-On Science: Curiosity and Discovery in Elementary Classrooms · 34 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 14What does science look like in an elementary classroom today? In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we explore how hands-on science experiences are helping elementary…
- Student Leadership in Action: Inside the Oregon Youth Leadership Alliance · 30 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 13Student leadership in action is the highlight of this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego. Several of our high school students are members of the Oregon Youth Leadership Alliance…
- The Joy and Power of SMART Reading · 25 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 12Reading is foundational to everything we do in schools. Across Oregon and the nation, too many children are struggling to meet early literacy benchmarks. While our teachers and…
- Finding Your Voice: Speech & Debate in Middle School · 44 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 11In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we’re diving into speech and debate in middle school, one of the most powerful ways students build confidence, sharpen critical…
- College Athlete Recruiting: A Candid Conversation with Coach Coury and Coach Phillips · 54 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 10This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most exciting and often confusing parts of the high school journey: the college athletic recruiting process. In this episode of…
- Learning, Leadership, and Belonging at the Lakeridge School Store · 25 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 9What happens when students are trusted to run a business that serves their entire school community? In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we take you inside one of the most…
- Women in STEM: Building Confidence, Belonging, and Opportunity · 38 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 8What happens when students see a need and step up to create change? In this inspiring episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we spotlight a powerful new student-led initiative at…
- Bringing Art to Life: Inside LOSD’s Art Literacy Tradition · 29 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 7In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we highlight one of LOSD’s most cherished volunteer programs: Art Literacy. Guests Kristin Saco, districtwide Art Lit Board member…
- Celebrating Service in Our Schools and Community · 37 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 6As the holiday season approaches, this episode celebrates the spirit of giving and service in our schools and community. We welcome guests from the Lake Oswego Rotary Club and…
- From Finland to Lake Oswego: Finding Home in Our Schools · 37 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 5What’s it like to see Lake Oswego schools through the eyes of a family from Finland, a country known for having one of the best education systems in the world? In this episode…
- CTE/Culinary Arts · 26 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 4We take listeners inside one of Lake Oswego’s most hands-on and flavorful CTE pathways: Culinary Arts at Lakeridge High School. Guests Culinary Arts teacher Jennifer Jillions and…
- Building Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools · 19 min · Seizoen 3 Aflevering 3In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we sit down with Tony Vandenberg, LOSD’s Executive Director of Project Management, to discuss how our district is strengthening safety…
- Shining a Light on the Community Transition Program · 31 min · Seizoen 2 Aflevering 35In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we sit down with longtime CTP teachers Rollie Wilson and Jane White to explore one of LOSD’s most unique and impactful programs—the…







