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Archway Scottsdale October 7, 2024

Angela Paula Apolonio is Bridging Cultures Through Education at Archway Scottsdale

Angela Paula Apolonio is currently working as an Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Coordinator at Archway Scottsdale through a cultural exchange program. Originally from the Philippines, she is teaching in the U.S. on a J-1 Visa, which provides foreign nationals like her the opportunity to participate in educational and cultural programs. During this three-year program they not only teach […] Read More »
Scottsdale Prep October 4, 2024

“Follow the Yellow Brick Road” to Scottsdale Prep’s Theater Production

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy’s Theater Program is celebrating a milestone this year with its 10th anniversary, and the star of the season is none other than the musical classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Under the direction of long-time faculty member Anna Chasse Clement, the production brings together students and continues a tradition of artistic excellence at Scottsdale Prep. Chasse Clement, […] Read More »
Archway North Phoenix October 3, 2024

Headmaster Thomas Taylor is Continuing a Legacy at Archway North Phoenix

Thomas Taylor is the new headmaster at Archway North Phoenix. Taylor, who has served in several capacities throughout his career in education, has consistently strived to meet students and colleagues where they are, helping them grow and take on challenges they may not have previously considered. “It’s about taking risks,” he explains. “I tell my students, ‘I […] Read More »
Arete Prep October 2, 2024

Arete Prep’s First Girls’ Flag Football Team Leads the Way for Great Hearts

Arete Prep is making history as it fields the very first Girls’ Flag Football team within the Great Hearts network. Led by head coach Jason Bellomy, this pioneering team is a new athletic opportunity and a bold step forward for female athletes across Great Hearts schools. Coach Bellomy, who has been with Arete Prep for the last eight years […] Read More »
Great Hearts Harveston October 1, 2024

Dr. Duarte’s Musical History Rooted in Rich Culture

Dr. Wagner Duarte is a music teacher at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But his lifelong love for music began in the small coastal city of Maceió, located in the northeast region of Brazil, where he was surrounded by music from an early age. “I grew up in a family of musicians,” recalled […] Read More »