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Why High School Students Should be Interns

Most students don’t think about an internship until they get into college. But the sooner students explore options along their career path the better. Internships are powerful learning experiences that can ignite interests, sharpen... Read More

A Year to Remember

We get to decide how this year will transform us. Read our reflections on hardships, innovations, community, and our extraordinary students!... Read More

Get to Know: Nils Palsson, Mentor

Subject: Social Science, Government, Economics, Yearbook & Journalism Joined Quest Forward Academy: 2018 Years Teaching Overall: 10 How you came to mentor at Quest Forward Academy: After finding a job posting in the... Read More

Get to Know: Katie Cameron, Publication Reviewer

Katie Cameron joined the Global Quest Review Team at its inception in 2017. The Team mainly handles the Publication Review process that all quests go through as a part of the Quest Forward Learning curriculum. As a veteran member of... 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

Q&A with Dr. Karen Kenkel: Director of Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa

I recently sat down with Karen to learn more about her background and her expectations for the NGL Academy in Santa Rosa, which will welcome its inaugural class this September.... Read More