Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
Giving children the chance to express themselves through their passions is what development is all about. That’s the objective that Alex Drakulich lives by as he works to create a crescendo of progress for students through music education. ...
Full-circle moments always bring out the most exciting experiences. When it comes to Cody Reynolds, he has found happiness working back where his journey started. Reynolds was born and raised in Winfield Township while attending Crown Point schools....
Not everybody knows what they want to be when they grow up, and that uncertainty can lead some people to study each opportunity. Christine Morrow wasn’t much of a people person when she was young, but her career path would change that...
Competition is one of the greatest ways to see how well we can manage physical and mental hurdles. This has led Jeanette Gray to shoot for the stars and embrace the ability to overcome adversity along the way. Gray was born and raised in the Region,...
Some people will tell you there’s a price to pay in return for doing good deeds. Several people may only volunteer to help if they are rewarded. For Amy Early, helping others is her favorite hobby. She takes pride in this behavior within both the...
Working in the service industry puts a lot of emphasis on feeding the customers. For Rhonda Bloch, her passion is all about feeding the souls. Growing up in East Chicago, Bloch was acclimated to the service industry at an early age. “I started...
Working with so many different clubs and organizations can be stressful to manage. For Ben Boruff, it serves as another opportunity to learn and share experiences. Boruff grew up on the northside of Indianapolis in Castleton, attending Lawrence...
Growing up as one of four children, Corman went to school at Caston Educational Center. She later attended college at Indiana University - Kokomo to receive her teaching license in science and elementary education. Following college, she found...
Paul Goddard always knew what he loved to do, but it wasn’t until recently that he discovered what he was born to do. Two years after Goddard graduated from Munster High School, he took a job in the steel industry as a crane operator. However, he...
Born in Olympia Fields, Illinois, Dalena Jimenez never could have imagined where her interests would be put to best use over time. She eventually moved to the Region, living in places such as Hammond and Portage. Following her graduation from...