Meet The Staff!

Mrs. Meyer - Teacher Advisor

Mrs. April Meyer has been teaching English courses at NorthStar Academy for twelve years. This is her sixth year as the teacher advisor for the Navigator. When she is not helping her students, she spends time with her husband and three girls. She has lived on the Great Lakes for her entire life and loves collecting rocks on the beach. 

Ellie B. - Editor-in-Chief/Writer

Ellie B. has been at NSA for five years, and she has been a member of the Navigator for three years. She is a pre-professional ballet dancer with plans to pursue it as her career. Additionally, she would like to earn a college degree in journalism. Ellie lives in Virginia, USA, with her parents, brother, and dogs.

Grace C. - EIC Assistant/Writer

Grace C. lives in Mississippi, USA, with three cats, two parents, one fish, and a great many insects. She is a 12th grader in her fourth year at NorthStar. Grace is enchanted by God's creation and loves outdoor walks (when it's not too hot!). She is passionate about fiction writing and is currently drafting Rootbound, a Y/A nature fantasy novel.

Zachariah U. - Editor/WRiter

Zachariah U. lives in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. He has two older siblings, both of whom are in college. A senior, he is in his fourth year of NSA and recently began writing for the Navigator. His favorite activities include interests as far-flung as robotics, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, classical music, European history, and current events.

Liam B. - Student Submissions Manager/Writer

Liam B. lives in Virginia, USA, with his parents and sister. He is a ninth grader and has been at NSA for five years. He recently started writing for the Navigator. He likes to play video games, watch movies, and travel. He also plays guitar in his church's youth band.

Alana c. - writer

Alana C. is in tenth grade and has been with NSA for five years. Most of Alana's work is accomplished at a coffee shop. She loves to paint and draw; she hopes to one day have a career in fine arts. She also enjoys reading, going to the gym, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, running, and travelling.

Hunter s. - Writer

Hunter S. has been in NSA for 1 year. This is his first year, and his interests are superheroes like Batman and Iron Man because he thinks they are cool, rich, and smart. He wants to go to Japan someday. It is one of his biggest dreams. He does the Navigator. He plays video games with his friends and loves hanging out with them. He plays a lot of sports, including wrestling, baseball, and basketball, and he has two dogs named Duke and Bullet.