An inclusive center for children of all abilities!
North Star School

Our Team of Trainers
Nathan Schrag - Training Specialist
B.S. University of Idaho
Intensive Behavior Intervention Certified
Developmental Specialist

Nathan has done extensive work in community organizations, schools,
crisis clinics and non-profit agencies. His experience in working with
children with developmental disabilities through Developmental Therapy
and IBI has given him the skills to excel as a Trainer. He has
volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, and CASA. He graduated from
University of Idaho in Psychology.
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Sara Kovach - Training Specialist
B.S. Bemidji State University Minnesota
Intensive Behavior Intervention Certified

I graduated from Bemidji State University in northern Minnesota with a
Bachelors degree in elementary education.  I also hold additional
licensures in special education (learning disabilities and
emotional/behavioral disorders).  I have been working at North Star for
over three years.  I work almost exclusively with the two and three year
olds in the toddler room and love it!  I joined the training department in
the fall of 2009 and am working hard to offer assistance to my fellow
therapists in any way I can.  I'm currently working on a training manual
including North Star policies, teaching methods, and other information
helpful towards developing programs.  I live in Post Falls with my
husband, Garrett, and our two children, Emma and Jack.  I enjoy
spending my free time with my family, reading books, and watching scary
movies.
Jennifer Cork - Training Specialist
B.S. University of Idaho
Intensive Behavior Intervention Certified

I have my degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish from
the University of Idaho.  After college, I worked in special education for
two years in Pullman, Washington.  I have been an IBI therapist at
North Star since August, 2007.  Her focus as a Trainer is in program
implementation. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading,
biking, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Melissa Smidt - Training Specialist
B.S. Dordt College in Iowa
Intensive Behavior Intervention Certified

I received my degree in Social Studies in 2001. I graduated from a small
Christian college in Northwest Iowa, Dordt College. I have been working
with adults and children with developmental disabilities for 9 years.
Working with kids has been my focus for the last 5 years. I have been a
part of North Star for 3 years. I have seen a lot of changes here and am
excited to see what the future will be for our school! The kids are
amazing and tons of fun to work with! It is so awesome to see how they
have all changed over the last 3 years. It is also great to be able to
bring on new kids as our school is expanding. My focus as a trainer is to
guide therapists through the paperwork process. This includes writing
plans, progress reports, creating data sheets, all the paperwork that is
involved in appeals for our kids and meeting our deadlines. I am here to
support each therapist through this process and try to make it as easy
as possible for them.