NSA Staff & Faculty Roster

Meet Our Senior Leadership Team

Guided by a Christ-centered vision, our senior leadership team prayerfully stewards the mission, strategy, and culture of NorthStar Academy to empower students for purposeful lives of learning and faith.

Stephanie Shafer

CEO/Head of School

Michelle Wigginton

Chief Business Officer

Patty Farrer

Chief Academic Officer

Admissions & Communication Department

We warmly welcome students and families into our global Christ-centered community, communicating with clarity and care to guide them through a personalized and mission-aligned educational journey.

Jessica Armstrong

Director of Admissions & Communication

Angie Davis

Registrar

Jennifer Sullivan

Family Relations Coordinator

Jessica Mayle

Client Relations Specialist

Technology & Finance Department

With integrity and innovation, we provide the technical and financial infrastructure that supports a flexible, secure, and globally accessible Christian learning environment.

Jeff Walters

Director of Technology & Finance

Jason Harvel

IT Support Specialist

Anna Rogers

Finance Liaison

Student Development Department

Rooted in Christ’s love, we support student growth through spiritual care, academic advising, and personal guidance, equipping them for life readiness, servant leadership, and global impact.

John Heaton

Director of Student Development

Tasha Calvin

Sr. Academic Advisor

Cathy Cornelison

Affiliate Relations Specialist

Kendra Robison

Academic Advisor

Instructional Development Department

We cultivate academic excellence and Christ-like character by equipping teachers to deliver academically excellent instruction grounded in an authentically integrated biblical worldview, supporting lifelong learning, spiritual growth, and innovation in online education.

Amy Peterman

Director of Instructional Development

Lindsey Hays

Instructional Support Specialist

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are passionate Christ followers and skilled educators who engage students in rigorous, biblically integrated instruction that inspires growth, purpose, and global-minded faith.