SAGE
Northland Innovation Center
Awards & Distinctions
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Nurse Amy Latz earned the National Certification for School Nurses credential by successfully passing the national certification examination on November 7, 2023. The NCSN credential reflects competence and professionalism. Nurse Latz demonstrates a high level of education, clinical practice experience, and knowledge.
NBCSN’s mission is to advance the health and learning of students, and wellness of the school community, through a rigorous national certification process for school nurses.
SAGE is honored to have Nurse Amy Latz who has the credentials of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Registered Nurse and now a Nationally Certified School Nurse.
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Mrs. Erin Nash, a gifted education teacher, was named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for Kansas City in 2017. She was one of six honorees.
The Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year award is part of the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Department of ElementaryErin and Secondary Education (DESE). The Missouri Teacher of the Year program recognizes the efforts of effective teachers in providing a quality education to their students. Preparing, developing and supporting effective educators is one of DESE's primary goals.
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SAGE teacher, Erin Nash and her 4th & 5th graders made it to the Top 20 in the 2021 Battle of the Brains competition. There were over 600 entries from 50 schools in the Kansas City Metro area. Online public voting was once again a part of narrowing down to the final winner announced at Union Station. Our team was made up of students from six different district elementary schools!
SAGE Media Coverage
Welcome to the SAGE Center
Enjoy an introduction to the Northland Innovation SAGE Center!
Future Ready Lab
Inspired by the innovative work of Garner Holt Productions Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of theme park animatronics, and Garner Holt Education Through Imagination, North Kansas City Schools is thrilled to offer students a unique experience that creates a link between elementary grades and secondary real-world experiences. This transformational opportunity will allow students to engage, get excited, and envision themselves in a wide range of STEAM careers.
SAGE students participated in the recent ribbon cutting ceremony and demonstrated the operation of the animatronics.
Google Doodler at the Northland Innovation Center
Art director and Google Doodler, Thoka Maer, visited the Northland Innovation SAGE Center to share her ideas of doodling, creativity and technology.
6th Grade SAGE Student, Amelia Wagner, is interviewed about spreading kindness...
Spreading kindness like confetti! An entire school came together to craft heartwarming cards for a local charity. The messages of hope and encouragement from our students are not just touching hearts locally but iNspiring people around the world.
PEGS participate in Oakwood Manor's Turkey Trot
Kids in the Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students (PEGS) participated in the Oakwood Manor Turkey Trot.
SAGE Student is a Guest Chef on KCTV5
Sophie Middleton, Gateway 6th grader and SAGE students, shares recipes live in the kitchen on KCTV5. Check out the show!