New Century Academy

08/20/2026

See you tonight!

08/19/2026

🎉✨ Meet Our Amazing Team at New Century Academy! ✨🎉

🌟 Next up, Ms. Taylor🌟
📚 Role: Co-Advisor and English Teacher
🏫 At NCA since: This will be Ms. Taylor's 1st year with us!
❤️ NCA in one word: Exhilarating
🗣️ About Ms. Taylor: Michelle Gay Taylor is from Little Falls and is a graduate of Ridgewater College and St. Cloud State University. She adores all things outdoors: animals, insects, plants, people, and exploring! She is an author and avid bookworm who strives to spread the love of reading and writing to all. A theater fanatic who lives for the next performance, either as a participant or audience member, Michelle is excited to bring her enthusiasm for the Arts to New Century Academy.
💡What they love about New Century Academy: "The opportunity to help students find their own passions and interests in the world!"

Join us in welcoming Ms. Taylor to the NCA team as we embark on another fantastic year of learning and growth together! Stay tuned for more spotlights in the coming days, and don’t forget to give a warm welcome in the comments below! 👇

👉 For more information about our programs and community, visit us at www.newcenturyacademy.com !

08/18/2026

Call us for a tour! (320) 234-3660

08/17/2026

A special shout out to our friends at Amazon.com, UPS, FedEx and US Postal Service who all make sure the supplies our teachers need to start the year arrive safely and on time!

08/17/2026

🎉✨ Meet Our Amazing Team at New Century Academy! ✨🎉

🌟 Next up, Ms. Dolge🌟
📚 Role: Co-Advisor and Social Studies Teacher
🏫 At NCA since: 2014
❤️ NCA in one word: Family
🗣️ About Ms. Dolge: Ms Dolge is from St. Michael and attended University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Ms. Dolge will be getting married in the spring. She loves learning about less than well-known history topics (her current favorite is learning about the six female pharaohs of Egypt). If you can't find Ms. Dolge, she is probably at Costco or Disney World.
💡What they love about New Century Academy: "I love the students. They are the coolest people with the biggest ideas. I love that we get to help them explore those passions and ideas."

Join us in welcoming Ms. Dolge back as we embark on another fantastic year of learning and growth together! Stay tuned for more spotlights in the coming days, and don’t forget to give a warm welcome in the comments below! 👇

👉 For more information about our programs and community, visit us at www.newcenturyacademy.com !

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

🎉✨ Meet Our Amazing Team at New Century Academy! ✨🎉

🌟 Next up, Ms. Mumford🌟
📚 Role: Director of Special Education
🏫 At NCA since: 2018
❤️ NCA in one word: Inimitable
🗣️ About Ms. Mumford: Ms. Mumford is from Forest City and attended Ridgewater College, Mankato State University and St. Cloud State University. Ms. Mumford loves to be outside (running, swimming, biking, motorcycling and snowmobiling) or working on vehicles. She completed a racing school over the summer, so watch out!
💡What they love about New Century Academy: "The students!"

Join us in welcoming Ms. Mumford back as we embark on another fantastic year of learning and growth together! Stay tuned for more spotlights in the coming days, and don’t forget to give a warm welcome in the comments below! 👇

👉 For more information about our programs and community, visit us at www.newcenturyacademy.com !

08/11/2026

📱 Love making TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram content? Why not earn school credit for it?

If you're always coming up with creative ideas, filming videos, editing content, or keeping up with social media trends, you can turn those skills into a personalized learning project at New Century Academy!

Help create content that showcases our school, student life, events, the coffee shop, and more while building real-world experience in: ✨ Social media marketing 🎥 Video production 📸 Photography ✍️ Writing & storytelling 🎨 Graphic design 📊 Branding & analytics 🤝 Professional communication

You'll build a portfolio, gain career-ready skills, and earn academic credit—all while creating content you're proud of.

🎬 Ready to turn your screen time into something that counts?

👇 Comment "Content Creator!" below or email Ms. Bauman at [email protected] to learn how you can make social media part of your learning plan this school year!

08/10/2026

🎉✨ Meet Our Amazing Team at New Century Academy! ✨🎉

🌟 Next up, Ms. Jessica🌟
📚 Role: Paraprofessional
🏫 At NCA since: 2024
🗣️ About Ms. Jessica: Ms. Jessica is from Kandiyohi and attended Ridgewater College. She enjoys playing video games, reading and doing arts and crafts. She has two children, a dog and two cats at home.
💡What they love about New Century Academy: "I love getting to know the staff and students. Working at NCA has made me want to go back to school to become a teacher!"

Join us in welcoming Ms. Jessica back as we embark on another fantastic year of learning and growth together! Stay tuned for more spotlights in the coming days, and don’t forget to give a warm welcome in the comments below! 👇

👉 For more information about our programs and community, visit us at www.newcenturyacademy.com !

08/09/2026

See you in 2 weeks!