Author: Emily Russin
Make Way for Mascots!
Quest Forward Academy students on both Omaha and Santa Rosa campuses put a major decision to a vote this year: What mascots would best represent their communities? Mentors Jennifer Dalbey (Omaha) and Nils Palsson (Santa Rosa) share... Read More
The Year in Review: Academies Finish Strong
School Directors Mark Smith (Quest Forward Academy Omaha) and Karen Kenkel (Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa) took time from their busy, end-of-year schedules to share their reflections of the school year that ends June 7. After two... Read More
Plans for First Quest Forward Graduation
On Friday, June 7, Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa will hold its first graduation ceremony. This is not your ordinary celebration, but one that marks the first Quest Forward Academy class to receive high school diplomas. For Santa... Read More
Get to Know: Lillian, Freshman
What do you like best about Quest Forward Academy? Lillian: I like the small community and the way the mentors support me. I feel that at Quest, all of my mentors care about me and my work, and I know that they are all interested... Read More
The Un-Schooling of Mentor Jordan Bulger
As a first-year mentor, Jordan sees little distinction between his role and that of his students. A lifelong learner with numerous graduate degrees, he celebrates the mentor-student collaboration.... Read More
Get to Know: Azrielle, Sophomore, and Benji, Senior
What is the hardest thing you’ve had to adjust to since you became a student at Quest Forward Academy? Has it gotten easier? Azrielle: I think making friends with new people was the hardest thing about becoming a new student. But... Read More
Students in the Spotlight: Azrielle and Benji
Meet two of Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa students, Sophomore Azrielle and Senior Benji, as they discuss their experiences so far engaging with Quest Forward Learning. ... Read More