From Finland to Lake Oswego: Finding Home in Our Schools

EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 36 MIN

From Finland to Lake Oswego: Finding Home in Our Schools

from Learning in Lake Oswego · host Inna King, Sisu King, Lumi King, Mary Kay Larson, Dr. Jennifer Schiele

What’s it like to see Lake Oswego schools through the eyes of a family from Finland, a country known for having one of the best education systems in the world? In this episode, we sit down with Inna King and her children, Sisu and Lumi, to explore what brought them from Finland to Oregon, what drew them to Lake Oswego, and how their experiences here compare to the schools they knew back home.From their cross-country travels to their first impressions of our classrooms and community, the King family shares heartfelt reflections on what makes Lake Oswego feel like home. Their perspective offers valuable insight into how our schools create belonging for families worldwide and reminds us of the universal hopes parents share for their children’s education.Dr. Jennifer Schiele, Superintendent, LOSDMary Kay Larson, Executive Director of Communications, LOSDInna King, Parent, Forest Hills Elementary SchoolSisu King, Student, Forest Hills Elementary SchoolLumi King, Student, Forest Hills Elementary School To learn more about the topics we discussed, ask a question, or share ideas for future episodes, please visit LOSDSchools.  org.  And remember to like and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  Thank you for engaging with Learning in Lake Oswego. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you with us for our next episode.

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