All Episodes

AP® and Dual Credit at NorthStar
Join us today as we talk with Melissa Moreno! Melissa is our AP® and Dual Credit Administrator and she walks through what AP® and Dual Credit look like here at NSA! Show notes:4:15 What is the difference in an AP® class and...

An Inside Look at NorthStar Courses
Join us today as we talk with four NorthStar teachers! Lindsey Hays, Katy Beirne, Melissa Moreno, and Shauna Mingus walk us through the courses they have authored and what they offer for our students. Hear what it's like to...

NorthStar’s Curriculum Process
Are you curious how courses are built at NorthStar? Join us today as we talk with Bethany Walker! Bethany is the Curriculum Director at NorthStar and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to education! Listen as she walks...

Guidance Services at NorthStar
Join us this week as we talk with Megan Carpenter, Guidance Counselor at NorthStar Academy. Megan walks through how our Guidance office is able to help families as they are choosing courses for their students. She breaks...

Never Underestimate an Old Man With a Paddle
Noel Horneck recently retired after serving faithfully for many years at NorthStar. His passion and dedication have helped NSA grow and expand. Noel sat down with us to share about one of his newest passions, pickleball....

Suffering Well
Join us as we talk with Anna McAfee today! Anna is a military wife and mom of three. She homeschools her children and has moved three times throughout her husband's deployments. Listen as Anna shares how God has used the...

The Importance of Investing in Students
Today we talk with Ali O'Leary, a K-12 Librarian and NSA Supervisor at Oasis International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Listen as Ali discusses her hobbies, culture, and passions. From helping students navigate online...

The Adventures of Sailing
We are so excited to hear from Esther Ireland on this week's episode. Esther is an 8th grader here at NorthStar Academy. She is passionate about sailing and living a life full of adventures. Listen as Esther shares the joys...

Cairn University: Walk a Different Path
Join us today as we talk with Nate Wambold and Keith Johnson, both with Cairn University. Nate is the Vice President for Alumni and Community Affairs and Keith is the Vice President and Executive Director of The Regency...

The Reality of a TCK
Join us today as we talk with Nancy Hartman. Since 1983, Nancy has been heavily involved in ministry, specifically in the lives of TCKs, Third Culture Kids. She loves pouring into them, especially when they enter or reenter...