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 »

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 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 »

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 »

It was another great day for a ballgame at Chase Field, when almost 800 family members and friends of Great Hearts academies made their way to the stands to cheer on the Arizona Diamondbacks for Great Hearts Day. This partnered event with the D-backs has become a fun family tradition, offering a fun and affordable... Read More »