Veronica Shloss

When Zander and Jenna Rubio were high school students, they knew each other as acquaintances from band and their shared French class at Wheeler High School. On a school trip to Germany and France, they grew a little closer. Jenna likes to tell people they …

With 40 years of experience as an educator, Julie Teixeira knows that teaching now has changed a lot since she started. Through it all, she has consistently had one rule for her classroom: respect. “I have a piece of advice I give to new teachers,” …

After several years working in healthcare, Britney Nawracaj felt it was time to make a career shift into the field of preschool education. Though her new career is just beginning, she knows in her heart that this is what she’s meant to do. Nawracaj grew up …

As a realtor, David Schara knows that many potential homebuyers right now have questions and concerns. He wants to be a voice of calm assurance as he helps guide people through the steps of homeownership. Growing up in Valparaiso, Schara knew that he didn’t …

AJ Portable Buildings has long been the go-to home for sheds, carports, Yoder buildings, and more throughout Northern Indiana. There is a reason they have been a trusted name in these fixtures: a strong history of customer satisfaction. Gayle Russell is the …

Growing up with pro wrestling heroes like John Cena, Joshua Moon always dreamed of a life competing in the ring. What started as just a dream turned into a reality when his father pushed him to pursue it. Moon grew up in Valparaiso. When he became old enough …

Growing up in Kouts, Katie Payne knew from a very young age that she wanted to join the military. After high school, she attended St. Joseph’s College, considering a future teaching math or science. After one year, however, she knew where she …

Brooke Regier was born and raised in Valparaiso, and she doesn’t see herself leaving any time soon. Her love of literature and writing has been able to give her not only a rewarding career, but one that allows her to stay right here in her hometown. “I …

On March 14, United Way of Northwest Indiana hosted its First-Time Homeowners Fair at The Dean and Barbara White Community Center. This is an annual event open to members of the public who are interested in becoming homeowners for the first time. The fair …