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...
Education
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....
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...
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...