Alumni

Mr. Bryan Roach
LN Class of 1983 

Mr. Roach is a 1983 Lawrence North High School graduate. Bryan's remarkable career spans 28 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he served with distinction and held the role of Chief from 2017 to 2020. Currently, he is the Head of Security at Roche Diagnostics. A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government, Bryan continues to exemplify leadership and dedication. He, along with his wife Marie and their
children—Madalyn, Macie, and Bryan—are celebrated members of our Lawrence Township community.

Tiara Thomas
LN Class of 2008

Ms. Thomas is a 2008 Lawrence North High School graduate. Born in Indianapolis, Tiara has made an extraordinary impact in the music industry. In 2013, she gained widespread recognition with her feature on Wale’s hit single "Bad," which achieved 3× platinum certification. Tiara's exceptional talent was further celebrated in 2021 when she won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for co-writing "I Can't Breathe" and the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Fight for You" from Judas and the Black Messiah. Her journey from Lawrence North to global acclaim exemplifies her incredible artistry and dedication.

Ms. Katie Kirkhoff
LC Class of 2006

Katie Kirkhoff is a 2006 graduate of Lawrence Central High School.  Katie initially pursued her passion for soccer at Bowling Green State University on a scholarship before transferring to Indiana University to focus on social work. Her soccer career was marked by her time with Carmel United Soccer Club, whose U19 Cyclones team went on to win US Youth Soccer National tournament and later become the first female team inducted into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame in 2023.

Katie celebrated her 10-year wedding anniversary this month with her husband, Mike Stephenson. The couple welcomed their son, Timothy “Timmy” Donald Stephenson, in 2018, but faced the heart-wrenching loss of Timmy to SIDS when he was just shy of six weeks old. In navigating her grief, Katie found purpose in supporting birthing individuals and their families by co-founding the 501c3 nonprofit organization The Little Timmy Project with her long-time friend Steffany Stoeffler. The Little Timmy Project, driven by Katie and Steffany’s combined strengths, has made a significant impact, serving over 1,000 families through their Little Mom Shop—a free pantry providing essential items for expecting families and those with young children. They also established one of Indiana’s only BIPOC Doula Scholarship programs, awarding nearly 30 scholarships to aspiring birth workers since 2021.

In 2019, Katie and Mike welcomed their second son, Oliver Stephenson, who has brought immense joy to their lives. Outside of her work with The Little Timmy Project, Katie enjoys traveling, spending time at her family’s lake cottage, and connecting with friends. 

Ms. Steffany Stoeffler
LC Class of 2005

Steffany Stoeffler is a proud graduate of Lawrence Central High School Class of ‘05, Tiffin University, and IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She holds a BA in Psychology, Masters of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Executive Leadership. Steffany was a NCAA Division II soccer player for Tiffin University and as team captain led her team to two National Tournaments. She went on to be the assistant coach for the Tiffin Women’s soccer program during her graduate studies. 

Steffany has held key roles at prominent organizations starting as a Juvenile Counselor at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility and serving an AmeriCorps term as the Teen Program Director at the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis, where her passion for nonprofit work was planted. 

She went on to further her fundraising and development career at Planned Parenthood as the Philanthropy Director for Indiana and Kentucky and currently is holding the role of Development Director of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp connecting underserved youth and nature through unique outdoor learning experiences. 

In 2019 Steffany and fellow LC graduate Katie Kirkhoff founded a grassroots 501c3 nonprofit organization called The Little Timmy Project. Friends since their time on the soccer fields at Lawrence Central, Katie and Steffany honor “Little Timmy”, Katie’s late son through work in our community. They have built programs that support under resourced expecting families and pregnant people with birthing support, education, and supplies.

Little Timmy Project funds aspiring birth workers through educational scholarships in their Doula Scholarship Fund and since its creation has funded the education of over 25 new doulas to serve pregnant people in Indiana. Their Little Mom Shop providing birthing essentials has served over 1,200 expecting families in Indianapolis and Central Indiana since inception. 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Steffany dedicates her time to volunteering, hobbies like soccer and kayaking, traveling and adventuring with her dog Cheese.