Press Room

At both campuses of Young Hearts Preschool, young learners explored the art of legendary artist Pablo Picasso. At Young Hearts Scottsdale, School Director Megan Heidmann and teachers engaged with their students in a week-long exploration of Picasso’s life and creative style, all leading up to a unique “fashion show” that allowed them to showcase their Picasso-inspired masterpieces […] Read More »

Great Hearts Arizona has named Maryvale Prep science teacher Tom Barringer as its 2025 Exceptional Teaching Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding dedication and impact within the charter network’s classrooms. Barringer’s role at Maryvale  Prep reads more like a grocery list rather than a simple title. “I have taught everywhere from 7th grade up to 10th grade science. I’m teaching […] Read More »

The K-12 workshops at the National Symposium for Education are designed to enhance the theme, Classical Education and the American Experiment, with interactive workshops on History, Lesson Planning, Art, Poetry, Physics, Essays, Shakespeare, Logic, and more. “We will be joined by several subject experts,” shared Carol McNamara, Director of Great Hearts Institute, who hosts the Symposium each […] Read More »

On this Veteran’s Day, we are privileged to count among our faculty and staff the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s armed forces. Their courage, discipline, and devotion to service embody the same virtues we cultivate in the minds and hearts of our students. Today, we are honored to share […] Read More »

On this Veteran’s Day, we are privileged to count among our faculty and staff the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s armed forces. Their courage, discipline, and devotion to service embody the same virtues we cultivate in the minds and hearts of our students. Sandra Spoon serves Great Hearts as […] Read More »