All Episodes
The Role of an NSA Supervisor
NorthStar supervisors play a vital role in online learning. So what does that look like? How much time does it require? Listen as Cathy gives practical tips and advice about what it takes to be a productive NSA supervisor....
Persevering Through Adversity
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in Afghanistan? Listen as Tayyab, NorthStar alumni from Afghanistan shares his inspiring story of perseverance. He will share how dedication and hard work allowed him to overcome...
Following God’s Calling
Listen as Chris Puckett shares how he answered a calling from God to move from Arkansas to Ankara, Turkey. He will share many challenges that he and his family faced and tell how God used hard circumstances to show His...
Stepping Out in Faith
NorthStar Academy Senior Savannah Laux joined NSA’s school newspaper, not knowing what her future would hold. Hear how stepping out in faith and taking the initiative to ask to join the newspaper led to her getting over 69K...
Homeschooling: Is it For Us?
Have you considered homeschooling your student, but don't know where to start? Listen as Audra Laney tells how God showed her that her idea of homeschooling was not at all what she thought it was. She shares her journey and...
NorthStar Academy: A Principal’s Perspective
NorthStar Academy is an accredited online private Christian school. NSA currently serves students in over 90 countries and partners with many different schools all over the world. Pam Horneck, NorthStar Academy's principal,...
NorthStar Academy: A Student’s Perspective
Have you heard about online school, but are concerned that it wouldn’t be a good fit due to no social interaction or student activities? Are you new to NSA and wondering how to connect and where to get started? If so, this...
Preparing for College Admission
Do you know what tasks need to be completed during the college admission process? Would you like to learn more about ways to earn scholarship money? Have you wondered if your child should take dual credit classes? Listen as...
On the Front Lines in NYC: A Nurse’s Perspective
Medical professionals have been called heroes during the COVID-19 outbreak, but Madelyn Smith doesn't see it that way. Madelyn is an ICU nurse from Nashville, TN who was called to serve at one of the hospitals in New York...
Record Breaking Skeet Shooter, Sheaffer Stanfill
NorthStar Academy student Sheaffer Stanfill is the first person to ever shoot a perfect score at the Junior World Skeet Championship. He is also ranked #1 in the world in his age division for skeet shooters. Listen as he...