The start of middle school, can bring about new challenges and changes for 6th graders. In a lot of ways, 6th grade is a year of significant transition for students as they move on to more complex learning, their friendship dynamics shift, and they begin to understand what a personal relationship … [Read more...] about At Camp Forest Springs, students understand what God did for us by sending His son to the cross
Meet Dawn Kroohn, 3rd Grade Teacher, nominated for the 2019’s Woodbury Educator of the Year Award
Mrs. Dawn Kroohn has taught 3rd grade at New Life Academy for seven years. In a lot of ways, New Life Academy has become an extension of her home, and the people here are like family to her. “This has become more clear as I’ve watched my sons grow up under instruction and care of many … [Read more...] about Meet Dawn Kroohn, 3rd Grade Teacher, nominated for the 2019’s Woodbury Educator of the Year Award
Meet Shay Motalebi, STEAM Coordinator & Engineering Teacher, nominated for the 2019’s Woodbury Educator of the Year Award
Mrs. Shay Motalebi has taught at New Life Academy for eight years. Currently she is teaching two introductory engineering courses for grades 9-12. In addition to providing opportunities in hands-on STEAM activities for students, she also supports science teachers and students with … [Read more...] about Meet Shay Motalebi, STEAM Coordinator & Engineering Teacher, nominated for the 2019’s Woodbury Educator of the Year Award
Alumni Story – Abby Thor
Abby Thor, Class of 2016, is attending U of MN – Duluth, majoring in Marketing Analytics. She is also playing Volleyball for the Bulldogs. We visited Abby on Campus during the Spring 2018 to ask her about her College experience and how her time at New Life Academy equipped her for higher level … [Read more...] about Alumni Story – Abby Thor
Alumni Story – Valerie Hohol
Valerie Hohol, Class of 2015, is finishing her senior year at University Minnesota, Duluth. She's studying Chemical Engineering and playing softball for the Bulldogs. We caught up with her on campus in the spring of 2018 to find out what's next. Valerie, tell us a little bit about how college is … [Read more...] about Alumni Story – Valerie Hohol
Ms Laura Allen on how she engages students in the classroom
Mrs Gina Kortuem launches a writing center with the goal of helping students become confident communicators
This past month, Mrs. Kortuem launched a Writing Center at New Life Academy with the goal of helping students become stronger, more confident writers and communicators. Inspired by a long line of students requesting assistance and her dream of having a resource similar to those you find at college, … [Read more...] about Mrs Gina Kortuem launches a writing center with the goal of helping students become confident communicators
Dan Palkki, 5th grade teacher, named finalist for Educator of the Year Award
Mr. Dan Palkki is a current 5th grade teacher at New Life Academy. He’s been teaching here for 5 years and prior to teaching at New Life, he taught at Christian Life School in Farmington for 2 years. Recently, Mr. Palkki has been named a finalist for the Educator of the Year Award. The criteria … [Read more...] about Dan Palkki, 5th grade teacher, named finalist for Educator of the Year Award