Honoring Our Great-Hearted Veterans

Great Hearts Academies November 11, 2026 -

On this Veteran’s Day, we are privileged to count among our faculty and staff the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s armed forces. Their courage, discipline, and devotion to service embody the same virtues we cultivate in the minds and hearts of our students.

Today, we are honored to share the stories of those who have served and who now continue their vocation of service through education. Their example reminds us that the heart of both soldiering and teaching lies in self-sacrifice, placing others before oneself for the sake of truth, freedom, and the flourishing of others.

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Sandra Spoon, Lincoln Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Robert Mendez, Maryvale Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Jennifer Ramirez, Great Hearts Home Office

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Fred Heimstra, Great Hearts Glendale

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Dustin Jans, Archway Glendale

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Donald Jones, Maryvale Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Destiny Yahola, Great Hearts Roosevelt

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Latoi Sullenger, Trivium Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Gabe Duttlinger, Arete Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Daniel Barkley, Great Hearts Anthem

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: Pierre Marcos, Chandler Prep

Honoring our Great-Hearted Veterans: George Sokolis, North Phoenix Prep

On behalf of the entire Great Hearts community, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served. Your courage in defense of our country and your continued commitment to forming young hearts and minds inspire us daily. Thank you for living out the virtues that make both a great citizen and a great educator.

Do you have a story or know of one that you would like to see featured at Great Hearts? Please contact jmoore@greatheartsamerica.org.

Submit a student application to a Great Hearts Academy by visiting: https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/enroll/.