About Us
Our Mission
At S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy, all stakeholders Synergize Together to Achieve Results by fostering collaboration, leadership, and a shared commitment to excellence for all students. Through high-quality instruction, data-informed practices, and meaningful learning experiences, we empower our leaders to be reflective, empathetic, and resilient lifelong learners prepared to make a positive impact within their community and beyond.
The Leader in Me
The Leader in Me is an educational program that helps students develop leadership and life skills from an early age. Based on Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the program teaches responsibility, accountability, self-discipline, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. By encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and actions, The Leader in Me helps them build confidence and become successful, responsible leaders.
The 8 Habits of Leader in Me
The 8 Habits are a core component of The Leader in Me program, which aims to instill leadership skills in students.
- Be Proactive.
- Begin with the End in Mind.
- Put First Things First.
- Think Win-Win.
- Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.
- Synergize.
- Sharpen the Saw.
- Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs.
Overall, the 8 Habits provide a framework for personal growth, leadership, and development. They help individuals become more effective leaders while equipping them with skills and mindsets to succeed in school, work, relationships, and other aspects of their lives.
Our Vision
Move to Improve All Stars!

Lead with confidence, integrity, and empathy.
Analyze problems and apply strategies to solve them critically and creatively.
Develop a growth mindset while fostering respect, equity and inclusion.
Engage in inquiry, discourse, collaboration, and discovery.
Reflect on personal and academic goals, monitor progress, and strive for excellence.
