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
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