From Classroom to Kitchen: Great Hearts Educator Wins Food Network’s Halloween Cookie Challenge
Gabriella Flat is an EL specialist for Great Hearts, working with our English language learners in our Arizona academies. But she has a passion that extends beyond the classroom. She is the proud owner of D’s Bake Shop, a cottage home bakery she has successfully run for three years. “I started baking in middle school,” she... Read More »
A Teacher’s Survival Guide for November 1st
Brave educators are already buckling up for the rollercoaster ride that is November 1st – the day after Halloween! But with just a little bit of strategic effort and planning, you as a parent can help keep our teachers from having a frightful day. After a night of excitement and perhaps a bit too much candy,... Read More »
Embracing Tradition and Epic Tales – Beowulf Night at Cicero Prep
The annual Beowulf Night at Cicero Prep is an event that brings together students and faculty in a celebration of medieval culture and the enduring power of storytelling. Featuring a range of activities, from lively Viking games to a bonfire-lit reading of key parts of the epic poem, Beowulf Night is a unique occasion that fosters community and... Read More »
Exploring the Desert Trails with the Spartan Riders
At Scottsdale Prep, amidst the Great Books and classic artwork that lines the halls, there is a group of scholars that have dared to venture beyond the classroom. Scott Shaughnessy, a Physics teacher with a passion for the great outdoors, has birthed an unconventional enrichment activity for students – the Spartan Riders. “I started the Spartan Riders six... Read More »
A Blaze of Glory at Veritas Prep
Veritas Preparatory Academy celebrates the shift from 10th to 11th grade with a meaningful tradition – the introduction of a new uniform. Each year, junior students are presented with a distinguished navy-blue blazer, signifying their dedication to their studies and the challenges that lie ahead. This ritual is commemorated in a formal gathering attended by all upper school... Read More »