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 and Doctorate Degrees
- Bachelor’s Degrees with Content or Special Education Certifications
Leadership
Administrative Staff
Susan Amos
School Nurse
Kristi Barsby
Dean of Students
Edilia Bendel
Events Manager
Nathan Buchholz
IEP Liaison
Christy Dietrich
Staff Accountant
Gina Epps
Sub Coordinator
Jon Goodman
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Angela Harper
Dean of Instruction, English
Russell Helm
IEP Liaison
Tara Lamm
EIP Liaison
Katie Lewis
Development Operations Manager
Kathy Llewellyn
Registrar
Gwen Mattes
HR Manager
Ashley McKinney
IEP Liaison
Darian Plumb
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Faculty
Michael Bradner
Science
Ryan Bowman
Instructional Assistant
Robert Burch
Construction and Maintenance
Rachel Carr
Lower School
Eric Carter
Instructional Assistant
Abbey Crank
Specialized Reading
Matthew DeLancey
History
John Latham
English
Sean Kennedy
Technology
Kylie Lynch
English
Kiki Mahrous
Social Studies
Spencer Moum
Specialized Reading
Brennan O’Loughlin
Veterinary Assisting
Lily Olson
Materials Handling
MacKenzie Pigg
Health/PE
Kira Rhorer
Art
David Rosko
Math
Kateri Shaheen
Science
Dr. Charles Smith
Math
John-Dexter Smith
Math Resource
Mario Thornton
Instructional Assistant
Mary Webb
Hospitality
Sydney Wilcenski
English
Kendall Willis
Instructional Assistant
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.