NorthStar Academy introduces Entrepreneurship 1, a course focused on building character, resilience, and real-world readiness rather than just teaching business fundamentals. Jen Sullivan brings her passion for student transformation to this innovative program that emphasizes growth mindset, grit, redefining failure, and opportunity seeking.
• Developing essential life skills through entrepreneurship education
• Focusing on character development over mere business content
• Building “anti-fragile” students who can handle challenges
• Embracing “progress over perfection” as a guiding principle
• Creating collaborative learning experiences in an online environment
• Transforming struggling students by giving them vision and purpose
• Integrating biblical worldview with entrepreneurial thinking
• Connecting students with resources, mentors, and real-world applications
• Teaching practical business skills through a four-step process: ideation, creation, launch, and growth
• Preparing students for life beyond high school regardless of career path
Jen Sullivan
Jennifer Sullivan grew up in a small town in central Illinois. She attended Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in math education. She spent 11 years teaching in both public and private Christian schools, teaching all high school math classes and health. In the spring of 2023, she was asked by her principal to consider leading the introduction of a new entrepreneurship program at the school for the 24-25 school year, which would culminate in a student-run coffee shop. She said yes! The first year was a success, both with student engagement and learning, and profit earned in the coffee shop. Jennifer is excited to bring her experience with entrepreneurship into the online setting of NSA! It will surely be a growing experience for her and the students!
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