academic staff

NorthStar Academic Staff

Our Academic staff has been selected because of their passion and dedication to our pillar of “Academic Advancement”. Each Advisor and Administrator is focused on helping each player reach their highest potential in the classroom while holding them accountable to the highest standard possible.

Ashley Mickelson

Head of School

Ashley Mickelson enters her first year at Northstar and brings over 15 years of experience in education, including roles as an Instructional Coach, classroom teacher, and Adjunct Professor of Education. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Valley City State University and completed graduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction at Grand Canyon University. Ashley is passionate about building strong relationships and fostering both academic excellence and spiritual growth at Northstar. She and her husband, Luke, have been married for 18 years and live on a small hobby farm with their two sons, Truett (17) and Sawyer (15).

Jen Halvorson

Classroom Advisor

Bio to come

Bailey Bassen

Classroom Advisor

Bailey enters her 2nd year at Northstar as an Academic Advisor. In her position, she upholds Northstar’s academic standards in the classroom and provides individualized support to student-athletes as they balance rigorous coursework with the demands of hockey. Bailey works closely with students to build strong study habits, monitor progress, and foster a commitment to excellence both academically and personally. With a passion for guiding young student-athletes, she plays an integral role in helping students grow in character and prepare for future success in the classroom, on the ice, and in life.