The NorthStar Narrative

We are so excited for the last part of a four part series with our Advising team! Listen today as Senior Academic Advisor Tasha Calvin discusses Scoir! Scoir is the college guidance management system that NorthStar Academy utilizes to help our students prepare for college. Listen as Tasha discusses the components of this system and why it is important.  We hope this series has been beneficial to you! Be sure to listen next week as we meet our IT team!

We are so excited for part three of a four part series with our Advising team! Listen today as Senior Academic Advisor Tasha Calvin discusses college planning! How does NorthStar offer support for our students heading off to college after graduation? Hear about our comprehensive College Planning Guide that breaks down what students and parents should be doing in 9th-12th grade to prepare for college! Also, hear Tasha's tips for what to focus on during high school to make your college application shine! Be sure to listen in next week as Tasha returns to discuss Scoir! 

Welcome back to part two of a four part series with our Advising team! Listen today as Senior Academic Advisors Tasha Calvin and Megan Carpenter discuss course planning for 4th-12th grade students! Can your 8th grader take high school level courses? Does NorthStar offer IEP's? When should you start course planning for the new school year? Hear the answers to these questions and more on today's episode! Whether you are a new or returning family at NSA, this episode is extremely valuable in helping you make the best decisions for your student!  Be sure to listen in next week as Tasha returns to discuss college admission!  

We are so excited to release a four part series with our Advising team this month! We sat down with Tasha Calvin and Megan Carpenter, both Senior Academic Advisors at NorthStar, to talk about what our Advising Office offers our families. In episode one, we will meet the team and hear their number one tips for enrolling at NSA! Be sure to listen in next week as Tasha and Megan discuss course planning! 

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 serve in ministry. What began as a simple idea has now blossomed into a television series and educational program that has touched the lives of countless students worldwide. In this episode, we explore the lessons that reptiles can teach us about a wide range of important topics, including prejudice, disabilities, anti-bullying, resilience, and even the gospel. Rick and Tanya share captivating stories of their beloved pets, using these unique creatures as a captivating hook to deliver powerful and transformative messages to students.

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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 light on the five essential aspects of wellness. Gain valuable perspective from her personal experiences, highlighting the detrimental effects of neglecting these key areas. Prepare to be uplifted and motivated by this practical episode filled with hope and inspiration.

"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 and that's one reason why I was very adamant that I shift to Dr. Hale... because I want girls to see that women in education can earn that title."

It is a pleasure to have Dr. Jessica Hale on today's episode! Dr. Hale is a strong educational leader with an incredible story.  Listen as she shares about her journey as well her thoughts and perspective on gender inequalities in leadership. Hear how she took those curiosities and acted on them to show girls that they can become leaders as well.

Be sure to listen next week to hear more from Dr. Jessica Hale regarding burn out in leadership!

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 God's calling in your life, no matter how tough the circumstances are. Today's guest serves in East Asia as a leader in education and shares what it was like leading through a pandemic that stopped the whole world in it's tracks. Be inspired as you listen to this captivating episode, where leadership meets resilience and unwavering faith.

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. Throughout high school and undergraduate school, Morgan was in a very saturated Christian community, and that allowed her to grow her faith and build a firm foundation in Christ. Hear about the transition she's experienced to a secular environment and how the Lord is using her to make an impact. Morgan also shares invaluable advice to students nearing their own college experience. We are always grateful for Morgan and the wisdom she brings to the NSA community!

In this last episode of our series about NorthStar Academy, Student Success Coach Kimberly Smith shares everything you need to know about orientation! Hear about the updates that have been made to the upcoming 23-24 orientation and the importance of taking your time as you get started at NSA. The most important thing is to remember you are never alone at NorthStar Academy! We hope this series has been helpful to anyone looking to start with us!