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Leaving a Legacy That Impacts Generations
Join us today as we talk with Dr. JP Rader. Dr. Rader is the Director of International Community School in Singapore. He has held several positions in education and has a passion for servant leadership. As a third culture...
Third Culture Kids: Answering Your Most Asked Questions
We're thrilled to welcome back Harmony Niphakis this week! If you didn't hear her powerful story last week, be sure to go back and listen as it is one you won't want to miss. Today, Harmony is answering our student's most...
Third Culture Kids: A Deep Look into Life as a TCK
We are so excited to have Harmony Niphakis on the show today! Harmony spent the first eight years of her life in Thailand where her parents were missionaries with OMF and she now leads OMF's US TCK Team virtually from her...
Capstone Cooperative Design at NorthStar
We are so excited to talk with Hailey Corrigan and Grace Stanley today. Hailey and Grace are seniors here at NorthStar Academy and have both had the opportunity to take our Capstone Cooperative Design course. Capstone...
Balancing Education With Extracurriculars
Join us today as we talk with Laura Willis, an NSA alumni! Laura is a professional dancer at Ballet 5:8 in Chicago and the daughter of Amy Peterman, a teacher here at NSA! Laura was able to attend NorthStar and complete her...
Alumni Spotlight: Reflecting and Celebrating Where They Are Now
We love any opportunity to connect with our alumni, and today we are so excited to hear from Sarah Grace Patrick, Rhianna Ring-Howell, and Emily Toepler! Listen as they reflect on their time at NorthStar Academy and lessons...
Faithful Pedagogy: Teaching with a Higher Purpose
We are so excited to have Grant Wootten on the show today! Grant is an English language and literature teacher, founder of Edusfere, and a podcast host! Listen as he shares what it's like teaching in Thailand and the...
Life in Turkey: Mobilized Together
Today, we are happy to have Karl Nielsen on the show! Karl is the Director at Oasis International School in Ankara, Turkey, and we are thankful to have the opportunity to sit down with him and hear his story. Karl discusses...
Rethinking Stress
"Stress is the pressure I feel when I encounter a situation regarding something I value." -CernySmith We are so excited to have Dr. David Smith on the podcast today. David is a clinical psychologist with a passion for...
Pursuing Dreams: An NSA Alumni’s Journey
Join us as we chat with NSA Alumni, Karis Taylor! Karis graduated from NorthStar in June of 2022 and is now attending Texas A&M University. Listen as Karis shares her passion for dance and the flexibility that NSA...