
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.
Indy Half Marathon & 5K at Fort Ben

Join LTSF and the Up & Running programs for the 5K on October 4, 2025, at 8:25 am at Lawton Loop East Drive at Fort Ben!
The 5K will feature hundreds of Lawrence Township students who participate in the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement running program. The program, founded by Beyond Monumental in 2012, focuses on engaging and educating youth about the benefits of physical fitness and healthy living.
For community members and families who wish to participate in any of the races, please check back soon to register! Students will be registered through our program.
New Up & Running Partner!

The Lawrence Township School Foundation (LTSF) is proud to announce a new community partnership with Changing Footprints, celebrating the installation of their 20th community shoe rack and the launch of support for the “Up and Running” program. Together, we’ll work to ensure that nearly 500 elementary students in Lawrence Township have access to proper running shoes—an important step toward health, confidence, and success. With this exciting collaboration, we see the potential to grow beyond the Up & Running program and expand support across all 21 schools in our district, serving more than 17,000 students. This partnership represents a shared commitment to stretch our impact and change the world, two feet at a time.
Fall 2025 Information
Each elementary school has one or more educators who serve as Up & Running mentors. Below is the list of Fall 2025 mentors along with their contact information.
School Mentors
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Amy Beverland
JT Crook, jamescrook@msdlt.k12.in.us
Jason Locke, jasonlocke@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Brook Park
Emily Freck, emilyfreck@msdlt.k12.in.us
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Crestview
Kristine Glass, kristineglass@msdlt.k12.in.us
Heather Cameron, heathercameron@msdlt.k12.in.us
Robin Good, robingood@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Fall Creek Valley
Ivan Matali Molina, ivanmatalimolina@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
Marina Aléson-Diez, marinaalesondiez@msdlt.k12.in.us -
Harrison Hill
Emily Pion, emilypion@msdlt.k12.in.us
Emily Smith, emilysmith@msdlt.k12.in.us
Kayla Rodgers, kaylarodgers@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
Abby Land, abigailland@msdlt.k12.in.us -
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
Fran Acosta, franciscoacostagutierrez@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, Program Coordinator at 317-423-8300 or phyllissiders@msdlt.k12.in.us.
