Meet Laura Scott, a dedicated recruiter of the National Faculty Talent Team at Great Hearts Academies, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Scott has roots in Ohio, but has been calling Arizona home for the past 8 years. “I love sunshine and warm weather, and enjoying the outdoors year-round,” said Scott. […] Read More »

Great Hearts is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol McNamara as the new Director of the Great Hearts Institute for Classical Education. “I am thrilled to join the Great Hearts team to help cultivate and lead the national conversation about classical education and how we can work together to contribute to the pursuit […] Read More »

Being immersed in the world of books is a source of great joy. At Great Hearts lower schools, this sentiment is celebrated annually through a tradition known as Great Hearts Great Books Day, also referred to as Literary Character Day, or Read-a-thon. While the names and specific activities may vary across different academies, the essence of […] Read More »

Gabriella Flat is an EL specialist for Great Hearts, working with our English language learners in our Arizona academies. But she has a passion that extends beyond the classroom. She is the proud owner of D’s Bake Shop, a cottage home bakery she has successfully run for three years. “I started baking in middle school,” she […] Read More »

At Scottsdale Prep, amidst the Great Books and classic artwork that lines the halls, there is a group of scholars that have dared to venture beyond the classroom. Scott Shaughnessy, a Physics teacher with a passion for the great outdoors, has birthed an unconventional enrichment activity for students – the Spartan Riders. “I started the Spartan Riders six […] Read More »