Great Hearts Classical Education Summit in Utah

Great Hearts, in partnership with the UVU Center for Constitutional Studies, will host the Great Hearts Classical Education Summit on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Utah Valley University.

This one-day event is designed to introduce parents, educators, civic leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders to one of the nation’s leading models of classical liberal arts education. This is a free event that is open to the public, but space is limited. Register today at https://institute.greatheartsamerica.org/utah/.

The summit will introduce the Great Hearts mission, curriculum, and approach to forming students intellectually and morally through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Attendees will hear from national and local leaders in education, public service, literacy, and civic thought as we explore why classical education matters now, and why Utah is uniquely positioned to help lead a renewal in American education.

The featured speaker for the summit will be First Lady Abby Cox, who will join Great Hearts leaders and educators, and distinguished voices from across Utah and the country, including:

• Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Office at Great Hearts Academies
• Dan Scoggin,  Co-founder of Great Hearts Academies
• Carol McNamara,  Director of the Great Hearts Institute
• Matthew Brogdon, Professor and Senior Director at the Center for Constitutional Studies, Utah Valley University
• Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
• Leah Murray, Weber State University
• Cammie Passey, Great Hearts Director of Curriculum – Lower Schools
• Rich Nye, Senior Advisor for Education to Governor Spencer Cox
• Christen Arbogast, Assistant Headmaster at Archway Trivium

The program begins at 8:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast and after a morning of sessions and panel discussions, will conclude with a buffet lunch at networking until 1:15 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join together with leaders and educators who share a commitment to educational excellence, civic renewal, and the formation of the next generation. Learn more at https://institute.greatheartsamerica.org/utah/.

Do you have a story or know of one that you would like to see featured at Great Hearts? Please contact jmoore@greatheartsamerica.org.

Submit a student application to a Great Hearts Academy by visiting: https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/enroll/.