Great Hearts Arizona Office Managers (OMs) recently gathered for their annual December meeting and holiday celebration. This festive event offered a mix of professional development, heartfelt appreciation, and holiday cheer for the hardworking individuals who keep each campus running smoothly throughout the year. Kathy Lund, the Senior Director of Business Systems, opened with a meeting […] Read More »

Teachers across the Great Hearts Arizona network gathered last week for the annual Fall Faculty In-Service, an afternoon of professional development aimed at helping educators improve their skills in the classroom. After an early dismissal for students, teachers from every academy in the Valley traveled to the campuses of Scottsdale, Arete, North Phoenix, Veritas, and […] Read More »

Over the summer, 17 teachers from Great Hearts academies ventured across the globe, funded by Study Funds and winnings from the Excellent Teacher Video Contest. Their travels took them to places like Arizona, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, England, and even Italy. These educators enjoyed the opportunity to grow in their craft, with some even sharing […] Read More »

Erin Lentz has worn many hats in her life, most recently as the new Headmaster at North Phoenix Prep. But a career in education was not always in her purview. Lentz grew up in Central Phoenix through high school, and upon graduation, moved to New Orleans to study political science. Her plan was to move on to law […] Read More »

The Great Hearts Institute is pleased to announce that Matthew Crawford, a New York Times best-selling author, will be the principal keynote speaker at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education. Crawford is a Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. He is the author of Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open […] Read More »