We are excited to have Jennifer Thompson on the show today. From basketball coach to teacher to head of school, Jennifer has almost 25 years of experience in education. Listen as Jennifer shares advice for teachers and...
Education
A Literacy Lifeline: Bridging the Gap with Dr. Molly Ness
“The estimates are that about 32 million American children lack access to books.” Join us today for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Molly Ness. Molly is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher...
Nature, Narration, and Next-Gen Learning: Deani Van Pelt on Charlotte Mason’s Impact
Why do we educate, and are we sure we're doing it right? Deani Van Pelt is many things, but first, she is a mother. When her own daughter was very young, she realized quickly that many questions needed to be answered...
From Spanish Lessons to Global Blessings
We have one of our very own on the show today! Diana Clay teaches elementary through high school Spanish here at NorthStar and joins us to share her inspiring story. Diana and her husband are the founders of COAH Missions,...
The Importance of Relationships in Education
We are thrilled to have Lynn Swaner on the show today! Lynn is a Senior Fellow with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) as well as the newly appointed President of Cardus U.S., where she will work to...
Scaly Adventures: Reptiles With a Purpose
We are thrilled for today's episode! Join us as we hear about the captivating world of Scaly Adventures with Rick and Tanya Curren. Scaly Adventures emerged from their son's deep love of reptiles and a strong calling to...
Reclaiming Balance: Overcoming Burnout in the Workplace
Join us as we dive deeper into discussion with Dr. Jessica Hale, focusing this week on the ever-relevant topic of workplace burnout. Discover the consequences of an imbalance between work and personal life as Jessica sheds...
Closing the Gap: Female Leadership in Education
"As an educator, I started thinking of the girls. If I'm lonely in this place, where are we leaving this gap where they don't have the female leaders to look up to? So when I earned my doctorate, I was working in a school...
Heroic Leadership: Remaining Faithful Through Tough Times
Though we can't share the identity of today's guest, we can confidently say that this is an episode you won't want to miss. This story is an example of the immense blessings that can come from being faithful to live out...
Thriving in a Secular World: Morgan Raines’ Story of Faith and Education
We are thrilled to have NSA Alumni Morgan Raines with us today! Morgan graduated from NorthStar in 2018 and has been furthering her education ever since, currently pursuing her PhD in chemistry and materials science....