Nicole “Nikki” Martinez, an English Language Arts (ELA) eighth grade teacher at Fegely Middle School, has invested her life in education. As a first generation college graduate, Martinez felt empowered from her former teachers. She overcame...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Nicole ‘Nikki’ Martinez
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Eric Schmiedl
From aspiring zookeeper to dedicated middle school teacher, Eric Schmiedl’s career path took him on an unexpected journey. For the past eight years, he’s been teaching Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses at Willowcreek Middle School, but before...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sgt. Matthew “Matt” Johnson
For the last two school years, Sergeant Matthew “Matt” Johnson of the Portage Police Department has been stationed at Fegely Middle School as the school resource officer. Becoming a school resource officer wasn’t always his plan, though....
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sophia Anasis
Sophia Anasis, the band director at William Fegely Middle School, fell in love with band early in her schooling. Ignited by a passion for teaching, Anasis seeks to lead the next generations of band students. “I think band really teaches...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Brenden Vaupel
Brenden Vaupel, a graduate of the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (NILEA), worked hard to pass a series of physical and mental training courses. He is now a proud police officer within the Portage Police Department Patrol Division working...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kayla Pleasant
Kayla Pleasant, a current junior at Portage High School (PHS), has bolstered her educational journey through an extensive commitment to academics, sports, and extracurriculars. Fueling the greatest purpose within her schooling is her love of...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Genise Shumaker
Genise Shumaker, a real estate broker at McColly Real Estate, found her passion in helping people find their dream homes. With a strong motivation to serve the community, Shumaker also uses her flexible schedule to partake in an abundance of...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Zernul “Z” Shackelford Jr.
From joining the Marine Corps, working at a steel mill, starting his own videography business, and live streaming city meetings for the City of Portage, Zernul “Z” Shackelford Jr. has been on a journey of pursuing his dreams. Growing up on the...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jill Redmon
Jill Redmon, the district coordinator of Media Services for Portage Township Schools (PTS) embarked on a journey from teacher to media specialist. She contributes her professional journey to her unwavering love of education. Early in Redmon’s...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Olivia Pierce
For Portage High School Senior Olivia Pierce, it has been a humbling experience to receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Porter County in 2024. “I'm so deeply honored and humbled to be part of this wonderful organization and...
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