Learning in Lake Oswego

Learning in Lake Oswego

Mary Kay Larson, Dr. Jennifer Schiele

Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (17)
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S3E15 Ethics Bowl Champions in Thinking, Listening, and Leading

Mar 31, 2026 37m

Lake 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 thoughtful dialogue,…

S3E14 Hands-On Science: Curiosity and Discovery in Elementary Classrooms

Mar 17, 2026 34m

What 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 students develop…

S3E13 Student Leadership in Action: Inside the Oregon Youth Leadership Alliance

Mar 03, 2026 29m

Student 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 (OYLA), a student-run…

S3E12 The Joy and Power of SMART Reading

Feb 17, 2026 25m

Reading 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 families are working…

S3E11 Finding Your Voice: Speech & Debate in Middle School

Feb 03, 2026 43m

In 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 thinking, and learn how to…

S3E10 College Athlete Recruiting: A Candid Conversation with Coach Coury and Coach Phillips

Jan 20, 2026 53m

This 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 in Lake…

S3E9 Learning, Leadership, and Belonging at the Lakeridge School Store

Jan 06, 2026 25m

What 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 active hubs of…

S3E8 Women in STEM: Building Confidence, Belonging, and Opportunity

Dec 16, 2025 38m

What 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 Lake Oswego High…

S3E7 Bringing Art to Life: Inside LOSD’s Art Literacy Tradition

Dec 02, 2025 28m

In 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, and Macy Walkenhorst, a…

S3E6 Celebrating Service in Our Schools and Community

Nov 18, 2025 36m

As 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 Lake Oswego High…

S3E5 From Finland to Lake Oswego: Finding Home in Our Schools

Nov 04, 2025 36m

What’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, we sit down with Inna…

S3E4 CTE/Culinary Arts

Oct 21, 2025 25m

We 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 senior student and…

S3E3 Building Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools

Oct 07, 2025 18m

In 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 and resilience…

S2E35 Shining a Light on the Community Transition Program

Sep 23, 2025 30m

In 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 Community Transition…

S2E34 Robotics, Leadership, and Launching Futures

Sep 09, 2025 27m

In this Season 3 kickoff episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we dive into one of the most innovative and impactful enrichment programs in the district: robotics.Our featured guests are Lakeridge High…

S2E33 Feeding Hope: Hunger Fighters and the Power of Community Support

May 27, 2025 34m

In this episode, we spotlight a local nonprofit that started with one high school student’s idea and grew into a vital resource for families across the region. From its humble beginnings in…

S2E32 Behind the Curtain: Inside the LOHS Drama Department

May 13, 2025 46m

In this special episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, we sit down with Lake Oswego High School drama teacher Bobi Bergh to explore the power of theater in education and community. Since joining LOHS in…

S2E31 LOSD CARES

Apr 29, 2025 37m

In this episode, we're spotlighting LOSD CARES (Connection and Resilience in Education Series). This powerful initiative began during the early days of the pandemic and continues to support students…

S2E30 Rolling into Something New: Bowling Teams at LOHS and LHS

Apr 15, 2025 21m

In this Learning in Lake Oswego episode, we’re talking about something fun and fresh—new high school sports! One sport that’s been picking up momentum across the country and in our community is…

S2E29 Future First Responders: Our Firefighter Mentor Program

Apr 01, 2025 22m

In this Learning in Lake Oswego episode, we’re spotlighting an exciting new opportunity for high school students—the Firefighter Mentor Program with the Lake Oswego Fire Department! This program…

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Learning in Lake Oswego has published 49 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Education, Government.

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