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 School’s Interact Club, organizations that exemplify “Service Above Self.”

Meet Auveen Shafei, a student award recipient, and Sicily D’Orazio, student chair of the Interact Club, who share how service and leadership are shaping their lives and inspiring others. You’ll also hear from Brian Bice and Malcolm Mathes, co-chairs of Rotary’s Educational Excellence Awards, as they reflect on ten years of honoring students, educators, and community members who go above and beyond in education. Tune in for stories of generosity, mentorship, and community connection, a true reflection of what makes Lake Oswego shine.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Auveen Shafei, Student, Lake Oswego High School

Sicily D’Orazio, Student, Lake Oswego High School

Brian Bice, Educational Excellence Awards Co-Chair, Lake Oswego Rotary Club

Malcolm Mathes, Educational Excellence Awards Founder and Co-Chair, Lake Oswego Rotary Club

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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 King and her children, Sisu and Lumi, to explore what brought them from Finland to Oregon, what drew them to Lake Oswego, and how their experiences here compare to the schools they knew back home.

From their cross-country travels to their first impressions of our classrooms and community, the King family shares heartfelt reflections on what makes Lake Oswego feel like home. Their perspective offers valuable insight into how our schools create belonging for families worldwide and reminds us of the universal hopes parents share for their children’s education.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Inna King, Parent, Forest Hills Elementary School

Sisu King, Student, Forest Hills Elementary School

Lumi King, Student, Forest Hills Elementary School

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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 across all schools. Student safety and well-being are our top priority at all times. From secure entrances and advanced visitor management systems to seismic retrofits and modern HVAC upgrades, LOSD is making significant investments to ensure our schools are not only safer but also healthier and more resilient for the future.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Tony Vandenberg, Executive Director of Project Management, LOSD

LOSD Safety & Security Information

LOSD Capital Bond Improvement Program

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