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PART FOUR: Getting to Know NorthStar Academy
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05/23/23 • 17 min
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!
Course Authoring at NorthStar: The 18 Month Process
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12/13/22 • 41 min
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 NorthStar, Biblical worldview thinking is a hallmark of our curriculum. Listen as we walk through the integral process of building a course from the ground up, creating Christ-centered, diverse courses that intentionally provide opportunities for students to grow both academically and spiritually.
Altar/ed: Celebrating God's Goodness
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11/08/22 • 19 min
Join us as we talk with Mr. Allen Hester about our upcoming Spiritual Emphasis Event! Many times in scripture, we see where people built an altar to celebrate and remember God's goodness. These altars are opportunities for us to reflect, celebrate and be altar/ed. We encourage our students to join us for a week of fun, games, and digging into His word with our guest speakers to learn more about Jesus! Our fall SEE will be held for our student body from November 14th-18th.
Christmas Traditions Around the World
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12/24/21 • 35 min
Join us as we talk with four NSA students about Christmas around the world! Listen as Keenan (South Africa), Junia (India), Ruthie (China), and Joe (Finland) share their Christmas memories and traditions from the cultures they grew up in! We hope however you are celebrating this year, that you are able to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus!
Pursuing Dreams: An NSA Alumni's Journey
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02/21/23 • 30 min
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 offered her so that she could pursue her dreams, even as a high schooler! She also shares the invaluable lessons she learned at NorthStar that prepared her for college and beyond. We are so proud of you, Karis!
Moving Forward: Better Connection
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01/31/23 • 26 min
"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 Weaver, President of the Network of International Christian Schools. Listen as Blake shares the importance of building even more connection across the network and how he envisions it happening in 2023.
Why Is Celebration So Important?
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09/20/22 • 22 min
Join us as our host Stephanie Shafer talks about celebration today! Why is celebration important? Why is it that so often we forget to celebrate? Listen as Stephanie shares about the importance of celebrating in all circumstances. What do you have to celebrate today?
Plans for Our 25th Year
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08/16/22 • 12 min
If you listened to last week's episode, you know that NorthStar Academy has 24 years of tremendous growth and milestones to celebrate. God has had His hand on NSA from the very beginning and continues to do amazing things here! We are so excited to enter into this 25th year and see what He has in store for us! Listen today as our Director, Stephanie Shafer, shares our focus for this school year and what we have planned for our community!
The Importance of Parent Community at NSA
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06/14/22 • 14 min
Today we talk with Tina Tandy, the Office Administrator at NorthStar Academy. Tina has had the privilege of walking alongside our parents this year as they build community together. Listen as Tina shares opportunities that parents have to connect and the resources that are provided to them throughout the year. We are so excited to watch this community grow over the next school year.
The Art of Balancing School and Passion
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11/12/24 • 19 min
Step into the vibrant world of student leadership with NorthStar Academy's own Isabelle Phillips and Hallie Griffin, whose remarkable stories promise to inspire and educate. Join us as Isabelle, the Student Council content creator, and Hallie, the ad coordinator, share their unique experiences from an international online school setting. They offer a window into how they balance an array of responsibilities—from student council duties to personal passions like Isabelle's emerging cookie business—while forming meaningful connections with peers across diverse cultures. This episode is packed with valuable insights into how these experiences have shaped their understanding of the world and honed their leadership skills.
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How many episodes does The NorthStar Narrative have?
The NorthStar Narrative currently has 233 episodes available.
What topics does The NorthStar Narrative cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Homeschooling, College, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Education, Advice and Tips.
What is the most popular episode on The NorthStar Narrative?
The episode title 'Raising Arrows: Simplifying Family Life with Amy Roberts' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The NorthStar Narrative?
The average episode length on The NorthStar Narrative is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of The NorthStar Narrative released?
Episodes of The NorthStar Narrative are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The NorthStar Narrative?
The first episode of The NorthStar Narrative was released on Mar 17, 2020.
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