LPCSC Staff Recognition
CONGRATULATIONS! LPCSC Teachers and Employee of the Year 2025
The La Porte Community School Corporation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Teachers of the Year and Employee of the Year Recognition Program. These awards recognize exceptional staff members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to education and student success.
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Martin Briggs - Crichfield Elementary School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Christine Rosenbaum - La Porte High School and Kesling Campus
Employee of the Year: Jenny Hartson - La Porte High School
All three recipients will represent La Porte Community School Corporation at the state level for their respective categories in the Indiana Department of Education's recognition program. Colleagues, students, parents, administrators, and community members were invited to nominate a La Porte teacher and/or classified employee for this recognition program. A selection committee evaluated application forms and selected a winner from each category.
Finalists were:
2025 LPCSC Teacher of the Year Finalists
- Christine Rosenbaum
- Debbie Applegarth
- Hayley Gust
- Jeanette Raymond
- Joe Clark
- Laurie Scroggin
- Martin Briggs
- Sara Bohle
- Steffany Milcoff
- Tabitha Hughes
2025 LPCSC Employee of the Year Finalists
- Aileen Serafin
- Brandon Williams
- Christine Voss
- Heather Bladecki
- Jenny Hartson
- Katrina Ott
- Kim Noe
- Lewis Seitz
- Meredithe Carnes
- Shannon Woods
The winners were awarded at their school by LPCSC administrators. They will be recognized at the May 12th School Board meeting and the LPEDF Evening of the Stars event on May 15th.
Congratulations to Martin Briggs, LPCSC Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Christine Rosenbaum, LPCSC Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Jenny Hartson, LPCSC Employee of the Year!
Congratulations!
Martin Briggs: 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Mr. Briggs, who has dedicated 47 years to educating La Porte students, exemplifies excellence in teaching through his innovative approach to education and commitment to student engagement at Crichfield Elementary School.
A recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in 2014, Mr. Briggs is known for his hands-on, cross-curricular projects, such as the egg drop experiment conducted with the Center Township Fire Department. His international impact includes training teachers in Belize on conceptual math understanding.
Former students, some from more than a decade ago, continue to credit him with inspiring their educational and career paths, including one who became a principal within the corporation.
Christine Rosenbaum: 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Ms. Rosenbaum has dedicated 24 years to serving LPCSC students, pioneering mental health services within the district while maintaining her commitment to engaging, purpose-driven education.
In 2015, she transitioned from her role as an English teacher to become LPCSC's first dedicated Mental Health Counselor. This position has since expanded into a comprehensive mental health initiative that includes four social workers and district-wide participation in the Indiana Project AWARE grant.
As the district's Suicide Prevention Coordinator and founder of the Bring Change to Mind Clubs at La Porte High School and Middle School, Ms. Rosenbaum tirelessly works to increase awareness of mental health and break its stigma. Her previous recognitions include the Healthy Communities Health Ambassador of the Year (2019) and the Indiana Suicide Prevention Educator Award (2018).
Jenny Hartson: 2025 Employee of the Year
Ms. Hartson at the front desk of La Porte High School is the first face to greet everyone who visits. She was selected for her exceptional dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students and staff. As a graduate of LPHS herself, she has been with the corporation for two years and exemplifies the Slicer spirit in her daily interactions.
Known for being "a smiling face, an ear to listen, and a support" to the entire school community, her philosophy that "nothing is possible without an attitude of gratitude" guides her approach to creating a positive school environment.
Evening with the Stars: Staff Recognition Event
The La Porte Educational Development Foundation would like to invite you to the Evening With the Stars Staff Recognition Event on May 15, 2025. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to confirm your attendance by submitting your RSVP at your earliest convenience.
As a reminder, please note that RSVPs are only being accepted through the event website. All staff and their guests are required to RSVP by May 1 to secure their spot. This is a required step to ensure an accurate headcount for catering.