At the heart of every Great Hearts academy is a profound belief in the transformative power of wonder. A belief championed by Dr. Daniel Scoggin, co-founder of Great Hearts Academies. This February, Dr. Scoggin will share his wisdom and passion at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education, delivering a K-12 workshop titled “Character Begins in Wonder.” In... Read More »

Mariah Abeita, a fifth-grade teacher at Archway Chandler, has brought her Navajo heritage and passion for education into the classroom, inspiring her students with the values of peace, beauty, and balance. From her roots in Ganado, Arizona, to her career as a teacher, Abeita’s story demonstrates her commitment to sharing her culture and imparting a... Read More »

Athenaeum (ath-uh-nay-uhm) at Great Hearts is a unique after-school program that offers so much more than your average after-care or clubs. To compliment the rich classical education that is offered during a typical school day at our academies, Athenaeum is also focused on the liberal arts, which is a traditional academic course of study in Western higher education that... Read More »

Zander Luo, a senior at North Phoenix Prep, has qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. He has been recognized as one of the highest scoring entrants of the PSAT, qualifying him for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program as a semifinalist of over 1.5 million entrants. According to Sheila Conner, a college counselor at North Phoenix Prep, Luo, who is an... Read More »

Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed. has been helping educators for over 16 years as a classroom teacher, consultant, author, and coach. The Great Hearts Institute is excited to announce that Kaminski will be sharing her knowledge of Singapore Math as part of the K-5 Workshop Track at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education. “I believe math can be accessible for everyone. I... Read More »