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Student Safety: What Role Do Parents Have?
Is NorthStar Academy 100% safe? Today we talk with Chuck Deitch, Administrative Director of School Programs at NorthStar Academy. Listen as Chuck shares the precautions that we take as a school to keep our students safe,...
Spiritual Life and Extracurricular Activities at NSA
Today we talk with Allen Hester, Spiritual Life Director at NorthStar Academy. Allen has had the privilege of walking alongside our community this year as they grow spiritually. Listen as Allen shares the opportunities and...
The Importance of Parent Community at NSA
Today we talk with Tina Tandy, the Office Administrator at NorthStar Academy. Tina has had the privilege of walking alongside our parents this year as they build community together. Listen as Tina shares opportunities that...
Developing Your Desired Community
We are thrilled to sit down with Kristi Velasquez and talk about all things student community at NorthStar Academy! Affectionately dubbed Mrs. V, Kristi has spent countless hours pouring into the rich culture here at NSA....
Just Press Enter: Finding Community Through Vulnerability
"Is there all that much difference between bravery and faith?" We are so excited to have Caleb Renich on the podcast today! Caleb has served as the Student Council President for the 21-22 school year and is graduating from...
From a NICS Student to the Next NICS President
Meet Blake Weaver! Blake is the President of NICS, the Network of International Christian Schools, and he has an incredible story of how God led him from being a student in a NICS classroom to becoming the new NICS...
Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones One Sole at a Time
We are excited today to talk with Kara Jefferson, founder of SOLE Stepping Ministries. Kara found herself donating a bag of clothes and shoes to a local school one day, and saw a need that she couldn't ignore. Hear how...
Resolving Conflict: Look for Opportunities
Today we are excited to talk with Rex Miller. Rex is an author, futurist, elite coach, and keynote speaker. Listen as Rex shares what he's learned about conflict and how it gives us the opportunity to see what's wrong and...
Professional Development in Christian Education
We are honored today to have Dr. Annie Gallagher on the show. Annie is the founder of Transformed PD, a follower of Jesus Christ, a professional development coach, instructional program consultant, teacher, wife, and mother...
Braving the Tough Conversations with Our Kids
Disclaimer to parents: Today's podcast is a sensitive one. Please be sure your children do not hear this episode until you have listened and can help them process it. We are thankful for the opportunity to sit down with...