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Susan Higginbotham
Name: Susan Higginbotham. Grade/subject, school: 1st grade, White River Elementary. Number of years teaching: 16 years. Work e-mail: susan_higginbotham@mail.nobl.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Graduated Noblesville High School, 1989;...
Roxanne Roseman
Grade/subject at what school: Third grade, Orchard Park Elementary. Number of years teaching: Three. Work e-mail: rroseman@ccs.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Purdue University, 2006; Brownsburg High School, 2002. Why did you...
Benjamin Csikos
Grade/Subject at what school: Sophomore through senior business education, Pike High School. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: bdcsikos @pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Ball State University, 2003;...
Judy Karty
Grade/subject/school: Eighth-grade language arts, Perry Meridian Middle School. Number of years teaching: 34. Work e-mail: jekarty@msdpt.k12.in.us. Background/schooling: Master’s degree in education, Indiana University-Purdue University...
Mary Jo Wright
Grade/subject and school: Fourth- and fifth-grade science, Park Tudor School. Number of years teaching: 21. Work e-mail: mwright@park tudor.org Background/schooling: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Butler University. Why did you become a...
Kathy L. Chism-Walters
Grade/subject and school: Sixth-grade mathematics, Guion Creek Middle School. Number of years teaching: 18. Work e-mail: klwalter@ pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Jarvis Christian College, 1987; master’s degree,...
Champion Devils brace for next test
Pike High School girls cross-country coach Kendra Champion-McAloon calls it “a different world.” The ninth-ranked Red Devils cruised to the program’s first regional title last week, outscoring second-place Brownsburg, 41-83, at Ben...
Amy Sutton
Grade/subject and school: Fourth- and fifth-grade Loop at Greenbriar Elementary School. Number of years teaching: Four. Work e-mail: asutton@ msdwt.k12.in.us Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, Indiana University, 2003; elementary...
Jim Haywood
Grade/subject at what school: Fifth grade, Westfield Intermediate School. Number of years teaching: 12. Work e-mail: hay woodj@wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Indiana University; bachelor’s degree in...
Chris Young
Grade/subject/school: 7th-grade science, Doe Creek Middle School, Southern Hancock Schools. Number of years teaching: Four. Work e-mail: cyoung@newpal.k12 .in.us. Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in biology education, Indiana University,...
Northeastside neighbors pitch in to paint a house
The house near 96th Street and Cumberland Road had seen better days. Its paint and stain — at least what was visible under the moss — was fading. So, some people in the Northeastside neighborhood got together and called other people, and...
Volleyball's Class 2A Sectional at Indian Creek up for grabs
The ninth-ranked Heritage Christian high school volleyball team will likely have to beat No. 7 Cardinal Ritter, No. 10 Park Tudor and traditionally-strong Scecina to win the Class 2A Sectional 43 at Indian Creek, but Eagles coach Michelle York has...
Cathedral football team ranked No. 65 in nation
Cathedral, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, has shot up to No. 65 in Rivals.com “RivalsHigh 100” ranking of the top 100 high school football teams in the nation. The Fighting Irish, ranked No. 80 last week, defeated Michigan’s Birmingham Brother Rice 35-7...
850 at Nora Elementary take drug-free pledge
Nora Elementary students pledged to not take drugs. As part of national Red Ribbon Week 850 students at the Northside school simultaneously took the Say No to Drugs pledge at 9:15 a.m. today, said principal Suzanne Zybert. They all wore red shirts,...
Cafe Patachou will have to wait for a decision
A controversial proposal to add outdoor seating as part of the expansion of a popular Meridian-Kessler restaurant was delayed Tuesday at the request of a neighborhood group. The Meridian Street Preservation Commission was scheduled to vote Tuesday on...
North Central event tonight raises awareness about hunger
Filling an empty bowl with soup tonight can help feed hungry families. North Central High School will host the Empty Bowls event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 1801 E. 86th St., said Basil Smotherman, visual arts department chair....
430 turn out for low-key Halloween at Holliday Park
As they walked on candlelit paths, children encountered woodland creatures who told them about living in the woods as part of the annual Hauntless Halloween festivities in Holliday Park. Families that hiked the trails came across volunteers dressed...
Neighbors at odds over Caf Patachou expansion
Expansion’s foes fear traffic, noise, crime A new pizzeria serving alcohol and expanding a popular restaurant with outdoor seating could add vibrancy and draw more people to 49th and Pennsylvania streets. That’s what some Meridian-Kessler...
Barnes & Noble to aid pediatric-cancer fundraiser
A bookstore has agreed to help raise donations for a nonprofit named after a Far-Northside elementary student. Tatum’s Bags of Fun is a nonprofit organization that distributes backpacks filled with age-appropriate games, toys and activities to...
Budget woes may cut Lawrence Twp. FD pay
A budget shortfall in the Lawrence Township Fire Department will probably lead to cuts in pay and benefits. Those changes depend on action from the township’s advisory board and the fire department’s union, according to the new township...
North Indy high school football previews
NORTH CENTRAL (2-6) at TERRE HAUTE NORTH (3-5) When: 7 p.m., Friday. Last year: North Central, 36-28. Last 10 years: North Central leads, 8-2. North Central’s key players: QB Derek Thiems (63-of-110, 718 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs; 2 rushing TDs), RB Miles...
Pike Twp. firefighters going door to door
Pike Township firefighters will spend three days knocking on residents’ doors to help prevent fires. The department’s fourth annual Operation Smoke Alarm will be this Saturday, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, said Lisa Wagner, department Public...
Washington Twp. finalizing referendum plan
Washington Township schools officials are putting the final touches on a referendum that will go before voters in May. Schools Superintendent James Mervilde recommended Wednesday that the School Board move forward and consider approving a referendum...
North Central girls cross country hoping for regional success
North Central High School girls cross country coach Jake Nay knew his team had the talent to be successful this season despite losing four of its top six runners from last year, including state runner-up Emily Mossler. But at the Culver Invitational,...
Rafdal will play volleyball at Toledo
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School outside hitter Lauren Rafdal has committed to continue her volleyball career at the University of Toledo, according to her club coach, Michelle Coleman. The 6-2 Rafdal will join Center Grove’s Bethany Irwin, a...
Ex-Chatard standout named Patriot League goalkeeper of the week
Former Bishop Chatard High School soccer star Beth Reed was named the Patriot League’s goalkeeper of the week on Monday for the second time in her career at Navy. Reed earned the honor after the Midshipmen shutout Army and Holy Cross in a pair of 2-0...
Washington Township School Board readies referendum
Washington Township Schools administrators say that if the district’s referendum doesn’t pass in May, 45 teachers could lose their jobs. With the help of residents’ input, the School Board will vote within the next month on a ballot...
Children's vaudeville show cast to come from local schools
The Children’s Theatre Institute will put on a vaudeville act for its next show, and the cast includes students from local elementary and middle schools. The production of “Vaudeville’s My Home” will be Nov. 20-22 at the...
Meet the Teacher: Amy Sutton
Grade/subject and school: Fourth- and fifth-grade Loop at Greenbriar Elementary School. Number of years teaching: Four. Work e-mail: asutton@ msdwt.k12.in.us Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, Indiana University, 2003; elementary...
Meet the Teacher: Mary Jo Wright
Grade/subject and school: Fourth- and fifth-grade science, Park Tudor School. Number of years teaching: 21. Work e-mail: mwright@parktudor.org Background/schooling: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Butler University. Why did you become a...
