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25 Years of NorthStar Academy
We are so excited to share this episode with you today! In 1998, NSA set out to provide 40 missionary families with an online option for education. In 2022, we're still fulfilling that mission, but on a much larger scale!...
Homeschooling and Embracing the Imperfections
"So instead of pulling them out of life to learn about life, (I brought) them into life to learn about life." Today we sit down with author and homeschool mom, Carrie Strong! Listen as Carrie shares her journey of...
Balance, Boundaries, and the Benefits of Self Care
Listen today as we talk with Jessica Cabeen! Jessica is a middle school principal and the author of several books, Hacking Early Learning, Balance Like A Pirate, Unconventional Leadership, and Lead with Grace: Leaning into...
Creating Space for Growth in Education
We are so excited to have Erik Ellefsen on the podcast today! A self-proclaimed "education junkie," Erik has served in education for more than 2 decades and has an incredible story of perseverance through his own personal...
Affiliate Schools and How They Benefit from NSA
Did you know that NorthStar partners with other schools to provide courses for their students? Listen today as Kathy McKinney and Cathy Cornelison share about our Affiliate Schools program. NorthStar has had the privilege...
Stewardship and Personal Finance
What is money? How do we use it? What does God say about money? Join us as we chat with Dr. Joey Beeson today! Dr. Beeson has been with NorthStar for many years, once serving as Principal and since then a teacher in Social...
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....