How does a student’s first experience with strings grow into a lifelong love of music? Orchestra teacher Kristi Stingle and Lakeridge High School senior Iris Vanderlip join us to explore the orchestra journey from elementary school through high school. Hear about the challenges, memorable performances, and opportunities along the way, and how making music together builds confidence, friendships, and belonging. For students curious about picking up an instrument, this episode offers encouragement to try that first note.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Kristi Stingle, Orchestra Teacher, Lakeridge Middle & High Schools

Iris Vanderlip, Student, Lakeridge High School

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Technology is an important part of how students learn, create, and connect. But how do schools and families help students use it safely, responsibly, and with purpose? In this episode of Learning in Lake Oswego, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schiele talks with Dr. Kurt Schultz, principal of Lakeridge Middle School and parent of three LOSD students, about the guardrails that support healthy technology use at school and at home. They discuss digital citizenship, screen time, student access to YouTube, and how filtering, teacher supervision, and family conversations work together to help students develop good judgment.

Kurt also shares practical ways families can use GoGuardian with district-issued devices to set boundaries, understand online activity, and gradually give students greater independence as they grow.

Plus, hear about upcoming GoGuardian training sessions for parents and guardians and what’s planned for the districtwide School Advisory Committee meeting.

Whether someone is just beginning to use technology or preparing to manage a digital life independently, this conversation offers helpful perspective and practical ideas for finding a healthy balance.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Dr. Kurt Schultz, Principal, Lakeridge Middle School

To learn more about the topics we discussed, ask a question, or share ideas for future episodes, please visit LOSDSchools. org. And remember to like and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for engaging with Learning in Lake Oswego. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you with us for our next episode.

This episode is a little different and a little sentimental, as it wraps up Season 3 of Learning in Lake Oswego. Each year, our students walk across the graduation stage carrying years of memories: teachers who believed in them, activities that shaped their interests, and friendships that helped define who they’ve become.

We’re joined by Nathan Ko and Max Koegler, two students who have experienced nearly all of it. As student representatives to the School Board, they’ve helped shape conversations about our district’s future while finishing their own journeys. In this conversation, they reflect on where they started, the moments that mattered most, and what comes next.

We also hear from parents of graduating seniors, who share reflections and advice they wish they had known from the very beginning.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSD

Mary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSD

Nathan Ko, Student, Lakeridge High School

Max Koegler, Student, Lake Oswego High School

To learn more about the topics we discussed, ask a question, or share ideas for future episodes, please visit LOSDSchools. org. And remember to like and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for engaging with Learning in Lake Oswego. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you with us for our next episode.