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Special Education
North Star Charter School (NSCS) is a K–12 public charter school located in Eagle, Idaho. Founded in
2003, NSCS provides students a world-class education characterized by a safe, supportive and structured
learning climate that encourages high academic achievement, intellectual confidence, leadership and
virtuous citizenship. The school’s charter articulates the vision of its founders to think critically and to
become virtuous citizen leaders in our local and world community. NSCS curriculum offers an emphasis
on business and economics across grades K-12 and the opportunity to participate in a college preparatory education.
Founded: 2003
K–8 School Campus: 839 N. Linder Road, Eagle, ID
High School Campus: 8900 N Horseshoe Bend Rd, Boise, ID
Special Education Staff
Susan Van Zanten
Middle School Special Education Teacher
svanzanten@northstarcharter.org
Susan grew up in Pasadena, California before moving to San Diego to attend Point Loma Nazarene University. There she received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. During those years, she was a member of the women’s tennis team and an avid beach volleyball player. Several years later she met and married her husband Dan in Del Mar, California where they raised their 2 boys Hayden and Griffin. She was later drawn back to teaching and decided to return to school for higher education. At Azusa Pacific University, she received her Masters along with an Education Specialist Teaching Credential. Since that time Susan has been teaching students with diverse learning styles in both California and now Idaho since relocating 2 years ago. In her free time, Susan enjoys snow skiing in the winter and pickleball in the summer along with gardening and cooking at home. She is excited to join the team at North Star Charter and feels blessed to be given the opportunity to help students achieve their full potential.
Christine Baron
High School Special Education Teacher
Christine Baron is back for her fifth year at North Star High School in the role of Special Educator. She is passionate about helping students find their post-high school pathway and to proactively plan for the future. She has years of experience coaching students in executive functioning. Her organizational skills are matched only by her level of compassion and belief in every one of her students. In her free time she loves spending time with her kids and grandson, trying new things, thrifting, and traveling.