Leadership Team

Veronica “Rocky” Freeman is the Program Director at North Star Academy, where her
journey began in October 2014 as a toddler assistant. Her dedication to early childhood
education quickly propelled her into a lead teacher role, and after returning from
maternity leave, she transitioned into the position of Program Coordinator. Shortly
thereafter, she earned her Director Certificate, further advancing her commitment to
leadership in the field.
As a mother of four—each of whom grew up at North Star Academy—Rocky
understands the profound impact of high-quality early childhood education. She is
deeply committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and enriching environment for
every child in our care.
With her passion and extensive hands-on experience, Rocky is an invaluable member
of NSA’s leadership team. We are grateful to have her guiding our program and
confident that she will continue to make a lasting, positive impact on the children and
families of North Star Academy.

Anita Añez is the Education Director at North Star Academy, having joined the team in 2023 as a Lead Infant Teacher. With a robust background in child care, special education, and medicine Anita has a unique perspective on child development that allowed her to progress quickly to a mentor teacher, helping to guide and train her fellow educators.
In the Fall of 2025 Anita gladly took on the role of Education Director with the singular goal to support the teachers, children, and families of North Star Academy by fostering a warm, engaging, and developmentally rich learning environment.
As a mother of three, Anita brings so much love, knowledge, and dedication to our early education program. Anita believes every child deserves a safe, loving, and
engaging environment where they can thrive and discover their full potential. We are blessed to have Anita on our team, knowing that she will continue to be a valuable source of support for our passionate team of educators.