LPHS welcomes new teachers
LPHS is kicking off a new year, which means new teachers. After many retirements and departures, the administration worked hard over the summer to fill open roles in multiple departments across the school. It is exciting to see former Slicer students as educators.
Please welcome these fresh faces.
Mrs. Beck
Teaches: ELA 9 and 10, AP Lit & Comp
College Attended: Purdue University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: The school colors and the unique nickname–Slicers!
Fun Fact: I’ve lived on three different continents.
Favorite subject in school: Anatomy & Physiology
Favorite thing to do: Snow ski
Mr. Dermody
Teaches: U.S. History and Government
College Attended: Wabash College
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Having the opportunity to give back to my hometown community
Fun Fact: I am an avid Raiders fan.
Favorite subject in school: Psychology/History
Favorite thing to do: Golf
Mr. Eldridge
Teaches: P.E.
College Attended: Indiana University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: It means you live in La Porte, which is the best city on Earth
Fun Fact: I can clap my hands louder than any other human being
Favorite subject in school: P.E.
Favorite thing to do: Golf
Mr. Eldridge
Teaches: Principles of Construction
College Attended: Valparaiso University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Too early to tell
Fun Fact: I have five kids, and I also have a private pilot’s license.
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite thing to do: Golfing, going to concerts, traveling, and being around the kids and grandkids.
Mrs. Hanson
Teaches: Family and Consumer Science
College Attended: Purdue and U.N.L.V.
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Being close to home
Fun Fact: I used to be a professional costume designer for theatre.
Favorite subject in school: Home Economics
Favorite thing to do: Hike in the woods
Ms. Hernandez
Teaches: Math–Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry
College Attended: Undergrad: Indiana / Grad: Indiana Wesleyan
Favorite part about being a Slicer: My favorite part is being here.
Fun Fact: I learned my alphabet backwards when I first learned my ABCs. I almost didn’t pass kindergarten because I couldn’t say them forwards. I can still say them backwards today.
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite thing to do: Being with my son
Ms. Hughes
Teaches: Principles of Healthcare
College Attended: Indiana University–South Bend
Favorite part about being a Slicer: My favorite part about being a Slicer is the school spirit. I love Black and Orange Fridays!
Fun Fact: I’ve had two surgeries this year.
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite thing to do: Host a game night or read a book
Mr. Hutson
Teaches: PLTW Engineering
College Attended: Purdue University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Becoming part of the impressive Slicer tradition
Fun Fact: I enjoy learning new things. I am currently working on the banjo.
Favorite subject in school: Science
Favorite thing to do: Hiking
Mr. Lake
Teaches: English, Debate, Writing
College Attended: UIC, National-Louis, and Walden
Favorite part about being a Slicer: The strong school spirit and enthusiastic community
Fun Fact: I have visited 26 countries.
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite thing to do: Spend time with my family
Miss McGuire
Teaches: Geography and World History
College they went to: Valparaiso University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: I was a student at LPHS! I love the sense of community here.
Fun Fact about them: I did color guard and debate while I was a student here.
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite thing to do: I like to watch true crime shows in my free time.
Ms. Paquette
Teaches: Agriculture
College Attended: SUNY Cobleskill
Favorite part about being a Slicer: The welcoming & nice community
Fun Fact: I was raised on a dairy cow farm.
Favorite subject in school: Science
Favorite thing to do: I love being outside!
Ms. Santana
Teaches: Earth/Space Science
College Attended: Wright State University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: I was a student here, so I am just excited to be able to come back and be on the other side of things.
Fun Fact: I coach volleyball here.
Favorite subject in school: Anatomy
Favorite thing to do: Hangout with family and friends
Mr. Schellinger
Teaches: Business Management
College Attended: Benedictine University
Favorite part about being a Slicer: The Slicer Pride that everyone in this community has.
Fun Fact: I stay busy coaching football and baseball.
Favorite subject in school: Business
Favorite thing to do: Golf
Mr. Seaburg
Teaches: Math
College Attended: Purdue
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Football
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother.
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite thing to do: Workout
Mr. Steder
Teaches: World History & Civilization and Ethnic Studies
College Attended: Indiana University–South Bend
Favorite part about being a Slicer: My favorite part about being a Slicer is being part of a community that cares about the people within it.
Fun Fact: I ran track and played football here at the high school, and I have been coaching track and cross country for the high school for the past four years!
Favorite subject in school: History
Favorite thing to do: Nerd out on track and field!
Mrs. Toth
Teaches: English 10 & Advanced Composition
College Attended: Valparaiso University & Purdue North Central
Favorite part about being a Slicer: The support and camaraderie of my department
Fun Fact: I have gone skydiving twice.
Favorite subject in school: English
Favorite thing to do: Go hiking with my husband and daughter
Mr. Walborn
Teaches: Strength and Conditioning
College Attended: SUNY Cortland
Favorite part about being a Slicer: Surrounded by a great staff
Fun Fact: I am a big ’80s movie and music buff.
Favorite subject in school: P.E.
Favorite thing to do: Jam to music, lift weights, BJJ