Mrs. Israt Zabin has over a decade of diverse teaching experience, spanning preschool through 8th grade. In addition to classroom teaching roles, she has taught in special education and also served as a paraprofessional at both elementary and high school levels in Michigan and Texas. Her educational background reflects a strong commitment to both academic and professional growth. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education from National University, Bangladesh. She earned her Master’s degree in International and Development Economics from The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, and also holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Centennial College in Toronto, Canada.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys reading and is passionate about gardening. She also cherishes spending quality time with her husband and son— “We love to explore new places and create lasting memories together.”  She is excited to be part of the LPS family and looks forward to working closely with her students and their families to support a successful school year!

Mrs. Darcy Bonds is returning this year to LPS as a 4th grade Math teacher. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University and has over 8 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Bonds and her husband of 26 years have 3 sons and 1 daughter who have all attended LPS, her oldest a 2021 graduate. Mrs. Bonds has 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 fish, and 6 chickens. She loves to travel and spend time with her family, including her 11 nieces and nephews, across 4 different states.

Ms. Kaelan Morrison is excited to be the 4th Grade Reading and Social Studies Teacher. This year will be her 19th year in education. She has taught Kindergarten, First grade, and special education for the last 9 years. She enjoys working with all students and loves collaborating with teachers in order to create a successful environment for children to thrive. She spends her spare time with her 2 adult daughters, a son-in-law, and 3 fur babies- a Bichon, a miniature Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle.