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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...
Cultivating Cultural Humility in Christian Education
We are thrilled to have Tia Gaines on today's episode! Tia is the Director of Educational Strategies at UnifiEd: A Center for Hope and Unity. Listen as Tia discusses everything from raising her four children, identity,...
SEE 2023: World Tour
We are so ready for our Spring Spiritual Emphasis Event, February 13th-17th! Join us as our Spiritual Life Director, Mr. Allen Hester shares about our theme: World Tour! Students, join us as we celebrate what God is doing...
Moving Forward: Better Connection
"Physical separation and cultural differences can create social distance, or a lack of emotional connection, that leads to misunderstandings and mistrust." -Tsedal Neeley Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Blake...
Moving Forward: Emerging Leaders
This week, we continue the conversation with Blake Weaver, President of the Network of International Christian Schools. Listen as Blake shares his passion to move emerging leaders forward at NICS the five step process he...