Season 2, Episode 25: Closing the Gaps – The Vital Role of MTSS at LPS and LECS

In this insightful episode of Raider Reach, host Meagan Hogg welcomes four dedicated educators—Janice Pullen, Courtney Yust, Tanya Michalk, and Tammy Conger—to discuss the "safety net" of Lumberton ISD: the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). These phenomenal educators share their personal journeys as Lumberton graduates and long-time teachers, explaining how they use data and individualized lesson plans to ensure no student falls through the academic or emotional cracks. From the "rock star" confidence-building in kindergarten to the "light bulb moments" in primary school, this episode explores how MTSS provides a whole-child approach to bridging learning gaps and fostering student success long before state testing ever begins.