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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...
Moving Forward: The Strategic Process
"If we believe that we have a truly phenomenal global team, with top tier talent in the global market in which we operate, then we would be foolish not to include those thought-leaders into our strategic planning process."...
Looking Back: The Struggles of 2022
"If you start with vulnerability and transparency, that is a fast track towards building deep trust and rapport." Join us today as we catch up with Blake Weaver, President of the Network of International Christian Schools....
Spiritual Growth at NorthStar Academy: An Alumna’s Story
Join us today as we talk with NSA alumna Marissa Worley! Marissa graduated from NorthStar in 2015 after switching from her local Christian school after 8th grade. Hear how attending NorthStar prepared her for college and...
Share Your Spare: An Inspiring Story of Liver Donation
"You have to know that either God ordained it for your good and His glory, or God allowed it for His good and His glory." We are so grateful for the opportunity to share today's episode with you. Joe Hale, founder of the...
The True Meaning of Christmas
Today our host Stephanie Shafer shares about a special detail in the show, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you consider blankets that you may need to drop. Resources: Just Drop the...
Course Authoring at NorthStar: The 18 Month Process
Join us as we talk with five teachers about their experience writing courses at NorthStar. Today we have the privilege of hearing from Allison Burdashaw, John Heaton, Laura Schubert, Amy Peterman, and Katie Dunlap. At...