Having a 1 Percent Better Mindset
We welcome Dr. Janine Singleton to NorthStar Academy and share the story that brought her into a new season of leadership. We talk about how faith-driven culture, smart systems, and thoughtful technology can remove barriers...
Having a 1 Percent Better Mindset
We welcome Dr. Janine Singleton to NorthStar Academy and share the story that brought her into a new season of leadership. We talk about how faith-driven culture, smart systems, and thoughtful technology can remove barriers so people have more time for students and relationships.
• Dr. Singleton’s path from classroom teaching to instructional design, academic technology, and leadership
• The moment of connection that led her to NorthStar and why mission alignment matters
• Early impressions of NorthStar culture, kindness, and prayer as everyday practice
• A 1 percent better mindset for improving operations without changing for the sake of change
• Using technology to simplify processes, automate routine work, and free staff to serve families
• Her commitment to multiply impact and help remove hurdles for students, parents, teachers, and staff
Having a 1 Percent Better Mindset
We welcome Dr. Janine Singleton to NorthStar Academy and share the story that brought her into a new season of leadership. We talk about how faith-driven culture, smart systems, and thoughtful technology can remove barriers...
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Founder of Transformed PD

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President of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS)

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