A Retrospective of Great Hearted Teacher Stories
Great Hearts Academies May 12, 2023 -
We are wrapping up our celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 – 12, 2023). This week you we have heard some incredible stories behind some of our great-hearted teachers. Let’s take a look back at articles from the past school year that feature and highlight some our amazing teachers.
Great Hearts Welcomes New Faculty
Great Hearts New Faculty Orientations (also referred to as NFO) began last week for Great Hearts Academies in the Arizona and Texas regions.
Great Hearts Latin Teacher Featured for Inspiring Work
A Great Hearts teacher was recently featured for his work this summer applying his expert knowledge of an ancient language.
Meet Patrick & Jessica Vaughan
Patrick and Jessica both admire the culture of Great Hearts and feel fortunate that they get to share in that culture as a married couple.
Art Teacher Reaches for the Stars
A new mural depicting “The Starry Night” can now be found in the multipurpose room at the Great Hearts Glendale Campus.
Scottsdale Prep Football Practice Interrupted by Unexpected Surprise
12 News surprised Scottsdale Prep Coach David Primavera on the field and named him the 12 News A+ Coach of the Week.
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 Coach Peter Caschetta.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Pierre Marcos
Pierre Marcos served in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years as a machine gunner in a Combined Anti-Armor Team.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: John Fowler
John Fowler served in the U.S. Army for nearly 4 years as a soldier in Army Intelligence while on active duty.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Paige Rankin
Paige Rankin served in the United States Marine Corps from 2017 to 2021 where she reached the rank of Corporal.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Conal Tanner
Chandler Prep teacher Conal Tanner served 3 years in the Canadian Army as a Second Lieutenant in the infantry.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Kristopher McCoy
Archway Trivium teacher, Kristopher McCoy served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with the rank of Corporal, E-4.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: George Sokolis
George Sokolis is a sixth-grade lead teacher at Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix and has been with Great Hearts for nearly six years.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Michael Denk
Nearly one year after Michael Denk graduated high school, he also joined the United States Air Forceand served 4 years.
Salute to Our Great Hearts Veterans: Mario Avent
Mario Avent served in the U.S. Army as an Electrician Generator Technician. He was stationed in Germany where he lived for 3 years.
Meet Joy Hanks
Joy joined Great Hearts 13 years ago in the fall of 2009 and currently serves at the Dean of Students at Archway Glendale.
Learning from Leisure
The Spring In-Service is our opportunity to foster a love of learning and community outside of the classroom.
Archway Lincoln Teacher Scores Tickets to the Biggest Game in Town
Archway Lincoln teacher was recognized by representatives from the Arizona Cardinals, in partnership with Microsoft.
Archway Scottsdale Teacher Moonlights at the Stadiums
Gemma Keldrauk, a third-grade teacher at Archway Scottsdale, has sung at numerous sporting events over the years.
Great Hearts Faculty Pursued Knowledge and Adventure in San Antonio
Great Hearts Texas recently held a San Antonio Regional In-Service Day, where faculty and staff were given many development opportunities.
Great Hearted Teachers Triumph at the Symphony
Dr. Thomas Bookhout was excited to have Great Hearts teachers participate as members of The Phoenix Symphony Chorus.
Ms. Gallant Loves Physics, Literally!
Meet Molly Gallant and learn about her journey that led her to follow her passion and teach physics at Chandler Prep.
Dr. Bookhout is a Treble Maker
Meet Dr. Thomas Bookhout, the Music Teacher and Choir Director at Glendale Prep who is changing the way our students see music.
Mike Sullivan – Taking a Bow from His Encore Career
Mike Sullivan has taught at Veritas Prepsince its opening 20 years ago. He will be retiring at the end of this year.
Do you have a story or know of a story that you would like to see featured at Great Hearts? Please contact jmoore@greatheartsamerica.org.