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Chandler Preparatory Academy November 1, 2022

Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Pierre Marcos

Great Hearts Academies are pleased to recognize, celebrate, and honor some of the amazing Veterans in our schools who have not only served our country in the military, but have continued to do outstanding work to support the students of Great Hearts. Pierre Marcos served in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years as […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies November 1, 2022

Meet Lisa San Miguel

Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun, Lisa San Miguel grew up in West Phoenix (Maryvale) and attended Maryvale High School.  “Maryvale is a community that is dear to my heart.  My parents still live in the same home,” said San Miguel.  “My parents taught my brother and I about commitment and hard […] Read More »
Archway Classical Academy Veritas November 1, 2022

Meet Coach Peter Caschetta

“It’s fitting that I became a P.E. teacher since I started playing competitive sports at the age of five,” recalls Archway Veritas Coach Peter Caschetta.  “I remember my father filling my pockets up with change to make sure I made the weigh-ins for tackle football and being one of the only players on my tee-ball team that […] Read More »
Great Hearts Harviston October 31, 2022

Translating Great Hearts in a New Region

Mr. Samuel Heisman, Founding Head of School at Great Hearts Harveston, reflected on conveying the Great Hearts model of classical education in a new region. “I admit…I was not a stellar student in high school or in undergraduate studies. In high school I lacked the drive to learn; and, in college, I found it, but […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies October 28, 2022

The Socratic Approach at Great Hearts

“We learn best in community, by listening to one another, sharing our convictions in good will, and refining our ideas over time according to a shared standard of truth.  The great legacy of Western Culture, from Socrates to today, is that sincere conversation about matters of great importance essential to human flourishing, refining our own […] Read More »