Building Blocks: The Podcast
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Are you curious about your baby’s development? Want to discover what’s really going on in your toddler’s brain?
Join Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer of First Things First Porter County as she converses with local experts, parents, and practitioners about the building blocks for brain and language development.
Tune in to learn more about how Northwest Indiana is serving families and young children.
Building Blocks is a co-production of Lakeshore Public Media and First Things First Porter County.
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Christy Jarka, Director of the Trojan Learning Center at Duneland School Corporation, is a dedicated educator. At the Duneland Early Learning Center, she is the Conductor of Possibilities where families with young children begin their journey playing, singing, learning and loving. Duneland Early Learning Center recently received a grant from First Things First to reach more families in Chesterton. Learn more about the Duneland Early Learning Center: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/ -
Host Mary Jane Eisenhauer is joined by LPM's President & CEO, Chuck Roberts, and guest, Senator Rodney Pol on the latest episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast." Senator Rodney Pol of the 4th District of Indiana shares his journey from blue-collar work to law and public service, emphasizing the importance of community efforts in revitalizing areas like Gary, Indiana, and much more. -
Erika Robinson-Watkins, an advocate for families, is a Valparaiso Community School Board member. She champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring schools are safe and supportive for all. Erika is passionate about mental health support and easing financial struggles for working families. A mother of two, she understands the challenges families face and commits to making life better for her community. -
Heather Hahn-Sullivan, Executive Director of the Dunes Learning Center, is a passionate naturalist and tireless advocate for environmental education across the National Parks and Indiana Dunes. The Dunes Learning Center recently received a Collaboration Challenge Grant from First Things First Porter County to support innovative programming for pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. -
Victor Garcia is President & CEO of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, providing logistical support and food to 120+ pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations and programming focused on reducing food insecurity, increasing self-sufficiency, and impacting the social determinates of health. In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly recognized Victor for his service to the State of Indiana. -
Andrea has led MHANWI since 2018 after an impressive career in corporate marketing. The professionals at MHANWI are dedicated to strengthening our community by providing free programs and services in homes, group settings, and schools to prevent adverse childhood experiences, reduce infant mortality, and build strong families through early childhood development and parent education. -
Andrea has led MHANWI since 2018 after an impressive career in corporate marketing. The professionals at MHANWI are dedicated to strengthening our community by providing free programs and services in homes, group settings, and schools to prevent adverse childhood experiences, reduce infant mortality, and build strong families through early childhood development and parent education.
