Interview with Nathan Palmer CEO of Polaris Academy - Part 1

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Starting a school isn’t easy. Starting a school for autistic and neurodivergent children takes vision, grit, and a whole lot of faith. In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Palmer, CEO of Polaris Academy, to dive into the behind-the-scenes story of launching a one-of-a-kind educational haven designed for children who learn and experience the world differently.

Nathan opens up about the challenges he faced—navigating regulations, earning community trust, and building a program that truly meets the needs of students who are often overlooked in traditional classrooms. But woven into those struggles are powerful moments of hope: the “small miracles” of students taking their first steps toward independence, families finding belonging, and teachers discovering new joy in their work.

This candid conversation is about more than education—it’s about perseverance, innovation, and the belief that every child deserves a place where they can thrive. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up, Nathan’s story will inspire you to see obstacles not as roadblocks, but as stepping stones to transformation.

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