
The LTSF Up & Running program is an afterschool running club for elementary students that increases fitness awareness. The mission is to challenge students to experience the benefits of goal setting, character development, adult mentoring, and improved health by providing them with a life-changing experience. The ultimate goal is to train two days a week and compete in a 5K run at the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben in the Fall and the Prairie Dash 5K in the Spring.
Spring 2025 Information
Each elementary school has one or more educators who serve as Up & Running mentors. The Spring 2025 mentors and their contact information are listed below.
School Mentors
Thank you to our Spring 2025 mentors! Click on your school to see a list of mentors and their email addresses.
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Amy Beverland
JT Crook, jamescrook@msdlt.k12.in.us
Jason Locke, jasonlocke@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Crestview
Kristine Glass, kristineglass@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Forest Glen
Sona Gonzales, sonagonzales@staff.msdlt.org
Sasha Lugo, sashalugo@msdlt.k12.in.us
Daisy Landaverde, daysilandaverde@msdlt.k12.in.us
Israel Jimenez, israeljimenezdeleyto@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Harrison Hill
Emily Pion, emilypion@msdlt.k12.in.us
Dean Gardner, deangardner@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Indian Creek
Keith Beatty, keithbeatty@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Mary Castle
Brian Beattie, brianbeattie@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Oaklandon
Brittny Smith, brittnysmith@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Project SEARCH
Jill Rusk, jillrusk@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Skiles Test
Jodie Whitaker, canniewhitaker@msdlt.k12.in.us
Paola Ruiz, paolaruiz@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Sunnyside
Erin Taylor, erintaylor@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Winding Ridge
Iloni Cospy, Ilonicospy@msdlt.k12.in.us
Precious Townsend, precioustownsend@msdlt.k12.in.us
For more information on the Up & Running Program and how you and your children can participate in the program, contact Phyllis Siders, Programs & Administrative Support Specialist at 317-423-8300 or phyllissiders@msdlt.k12.in.us.

Spring 2025 Information

The third annual Prairie Dash 5k Fun Run through the grounds of Conner Prairie will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:00 am. Runners representing both the Lawrence Township School Foundation and the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation will participate in this fun run. Families and community members are also welcome to join us for the Prairie Dash 5k Fun Run. The run/walk benefits each school district’s foundation.
Registration is $25 per participant and includes a race tee, timing bib, and commemorative medal! Students of MSDLT elementary schools and Project Search will register with their Up & Running Coach. For all others, registration is now open! Click the link below and we will see you at the race!
New for 2025! All Prairie Dash participants will receive a voucher for a FREE ticket to an upcoming Fishers Freight football game this summer at the Fishers Event Center.
Prairie Dash Course Map

Sponsorship Opportunities
2025 Prairie Dash Sponsors
Volunteer With Us!
We are in need of 10-15 volunteers to help with a variety of tasks before the run and on the day of the event including morning set up, registration tables, water stations, etc. To sign up to volunteer at this event, please contact LTSF Director of Operations & Events, Caitlin Enright at 317-423-8304 or caitlinenright@msdlt.k12.in.us.