ACSI Preview
PODCAST EPISODE
Grafted Together Ep 47: From Goals to Systems to Flourishing, with Nathan Stark
April 7, 2026
Nathan Stark, founder of FolioBridge, shares his journey from a new teacher with no classroom structure to a leader passionate about systems thinking in education.
Nathan Stark is a 16-year educator with experience across both public and private education, having served as a classroom teacher, district trainer, PLC and team leader, county History Fair coordinator, and as an assistant principal within Christian education. He founded FolioBridge, an EdTech platform designed to help school leaders create clearer systems and processes that better support teachers. Nathan is also the author of Hidden Strength: Resiliency of the Sequoia, a work centered on leadership, perseverance, and growth through adversity.
--
Connect with Nathan Stark, author and EdTech founder, and learn how FolioBridge helps schools simplify processes and better support teachers.
Website: FolioBridge
LinkedIn: Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn
Facebook: Follow FolioBridge on Facebook
Instagram: Follow FolioBridge on Instagram
Let's connect: Schedule time with Nathan
Hidden Strength: Resiliency of the Sequoia is a story about resilience, growth, and the strength found in overcoming challenges—perfect for leaders, educators, and anyone seeking inspiration.
Book Title: Hidden Strength: Resiliency of the Sequoia
Author: Nathan Stark
Link to Purchase: Amazon
Subscribe on Your Favorite Platform!
Recent Episodes
Grafted Together Ep 47: From Goals to Systems to Flourishing, with Nathan Stark
Stronger Together Ep 13: Dr. Sean McDowell on Building a Culture of Curious Students
Grafted Together Ep 46: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Blessings of Diversity, with John Murray
Grafted Together Ep 44: Christian Education: The Next Generation, with Tatiana Smith
Grafted Together Ep 43: From Spiritual Formation to Biblical Unity, with Deon Parker
Grafted Together
Grafted Together with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate in everyday Christian education. Jerry Nelson joined the ACSI family in 2020 as the Special Assistant to the President and currently serves as ACSI's Chief Ministry Officer. He previously spent 11 years as the Head of School at Northwest Christian Academy in Florida. While there, Nelson created a Teacher Development Program, a Student Leadership Development Program, and Parent Education Program, and wrote three books. He earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas University.