Transformation that comes from passion and commitment
At Northstar, we recruit excellent teachers who love children and have a passion for what they do. Northstar teachers are trained in intensive academic remediation instruction and embrace and appreciate our diverse student body. No matter what difficulties our students face, Northstar teachers recognize their unique gifts and focus on challenging them to pursue their aspirations.
Our staff is always learning.
Our teachers and staff actively participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities so that your student’s educational needs are addressed with the most up-to-date methods. They go to extraordinary lengths to imagine and implement effective strategies to unlock each student’s potential.
Our teachers and staff bring passion, energy and vision to the Northstar experience every day.
Among our highly qualified faculty, you will find:
- Master’s Degrees in Education
- Master’s Degrees in Special Education
- Post-Master’s work, including work toward a Doctorate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degrees with Content or Special Education Certifications
Leadership
Administrative Staff
Susan Amos
School Nurse
Kristi Barsby
IEP/IAP Liaison
Lauren Clelland
IEP/IAP Liaison
Christy Dietrich
Staff Accountant
Marissa Downs
Family and Student Engagement Coordinator
Laura Fortunato
Development Coordinator
Jon Goodman
Facilities Coordinator
Kirstin Hughes
School Counselor
Katie Lewis
Development Operations Manager
Kathy Llewellyn
Registrar
Gwen Mattes
HR Manager
Kristin Parson
Career Center Liaison
Darian Plumb
Receptionist
Emily Spencer
IEP/IAP Liaison
Faculty - Academy
Michael Bradner
Science
Nathan Buchholz
History
Rachel Carr
Lower School
Eric Carter
Instructional Assistant
Vincent Elliott
Writing
Isabel Futterman
History
Angela Harper
English
Edna Heinig
Math
Russell Helm
Math
Janine Hoefler
Lower School
Emily Knapp
Specialized Reading
John Latham
English
Spencer Moum
Specialized Reading
MacKenzie Pigg
Health/PE
Kira Rhorer
Art
David Rosko
Math
Kateri Shaheen
Reading
Hailey Shinault
Science
Charles Smith
Technology
Mario Thornton
Instructional Assistant
Faculty - Career Center
Ryan Bowman
Instructional Assistant
Robert Burch
Construction and Maintenance
Tricia Doria, LVT
Veterinary Assisting
Cynthia Izac
Business Technology and Materials Handling
Jordan Johnson
Instructional Assistant
Mary Webb
Hospitality and Materials Handling
Board of Directors
Lemuel Doss III
Chair
Richard L. Bennett, Jr., MD
Vice-Chair
Jennifer Quindoza, CPA, CGMA
Secretary
Nancy Volante
Treasurer
R. Robert Benaicha
Martha Branch
William Charlet
John E. Corey
Christopher H. Daly
Tracey Deal, MD
Spencer Garrett
F. Robertson Hershey
W. Michael Walker
Pierce Walmsley
Tyler Whitley
Brent Winn
You're Invited!
Contact us to schedule a tour and find out how Northstar can help your student discover their abilities in school and in the workplace.