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Denise James: A Passion-Fuelled, South Carolina-Based Star Academy Director
After serving in the field of education for more than a quarter of a century, you’d think one would be used to the “status quo” of serving students in K-12 education. But for Denise James, Star Academy Director at Guinyard Butler Middle School, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I’m a goofball for school…
Read MoreIntroducing: Grand Marshal Sharianita Robinson!
Grand Marshals are a Mardi Gras tradition. These flamboyant leaders are appointed to lead Mardi Gras parades, engage guests, and dance their way down the parade route. In short, they’re the life of the party, which ensures everyone has a great time celebrating New Orleans’ festivities. At NOLA Education, we select one educator to serve…
Read MoreStar Academy Summit: A National Educator Event with New Orleans Flavor
It’s autumn in New Orleans: the leaves are changing and hitching a ride on the cool breeze alongside the tune of a lone trumpet’s serenade. If you’ve never visited New Orleans in the fall, you should. And if you weren’t in the City this October, you really missed out: the Star Academy Summit hosted by…
Read MoreAll Hail Grand Marshal Natasha Overstreet!
Natasha Overstreet, a Star Academy Program Counselor in Mobile, AL wins prestigious honor for her dedication to her students and passion for the Star Academy model!
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