Before classes begin at Great Hearts academies across the Valley, faculty and staff members gathered to kick off the new school year at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit. This “homecoming” of sorts welcomed over 2,000 employees who celebrated the past, present, and future of the growing charter school network with their colleagues. After being directed […] Read More »

Before the start of every school year, Great Hearts welcomes new teachers at the annual New Faculty Orientation. Some have come to us from other countries, and others are familiar faces at our academies. These alumni, former students shaped by Great Hearts’ classical education, are now returning to their alma mater as faculty. Their stories […] Read More »

At Great Hearts, our teachers come from near and far, across cities, states, and even oceans, to be part of the mission of Great Hearts to cultivate the minds and hearts of our students. This year’s New Faculty Orientation (NFO) was a powerful reminder of that as we welcomed new faculty from Germany, Canada, Australia, […] Read More »

Teray Allen-Lisbon, M.Ed., has been named the new athletic director at Scottsdale Prep. While this is a new position for him, he is not a new face for the athletic department. Allen-Lisbon has already made a lasting impact over his seven years at Great Hearts, serving as Assistant Athletic Director, P.E. teacher, and head coach of […] Read More »

Maryvale Prep welcomes Donald J. Jones, known to most as DJ, as the new Athletic Director. With a rich background in education, military service, and sports leadership, Jones brings energy, experience, and a deep belief in the mission of Great Hearts. Jones grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and still carries the pride of his hometown […] Read More »