The annual Great Hearts Arizona Summit is a kickoff to a new school year. It is an occasion for all faculty and staff members in our region to come together and behold wonderful things: the first being the impressive array of colleagues with whom we partner in providing a rich Classical education to children; the second, is a reminder of the substance of the work in which we engage at Great Hearts. This year we look back to our beginnings, take stock of our current circumstance, and look forward to the future. Summit should be the beginning-of-the-year event that enhances our appreciation for what Frost pens in “The Tuft of Flowers”, namely that “[We] work together,…Whether [we] work together or apart.”
– Brandon Crowe, Superintendent, Great Hearts Arizona
“Beginning and Tomorrow”
When: July 25th
Doors Open: 9:00AM
Program Begins: 10:00AM
Who:
Summit is for all Great Hearts Arizona employees; faculty, staff, and home office.
Where:
NPHX Church / SE corner of Bethany Home and Central (plenty of parking available)
5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
Dresscode:
Business casual or your academy spirit wear
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
9:00 – Doors Open and Check In
10:00 – Welcome with Brandon Crowe, Superintendent
10:10 – 2025 Great Hearts Bard
10:15 – “Great Hearts: Past, Present, and Future” Keynote Speaker Dr. Dan Scoggin, Great Hearts Co-Founder
11:00 – Bathroom Break
11:10 – Faculty Choir
11:15 – “My Journey with Great Hearts” with Cassie Mason, Archway Arete Headmaster
11:25 – “Recognition of Service in Great Hearts” with Julia Gillingham, Director of Great Hearts Arizona Human Resources
11:35 – Exhortation with Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Officer for Great Hearts America
11:55 – Closing Remarks with Brandon Crowe, Superintendent
* Lunch will not be provided
ENJOY LUNCH NEARBY:
Following Summit, if you plan to stay in the area, Luci’s at the Orchard and Spinato’s Pizzeria will donate a portion of the proceeds back to us. Just let them know you’re with Great Hearts when you order. Find the locations using the map below.
A: NPHX Church (location of Summit)
B: Luci’s at the Orchard (near Glendale & 12th Street)
C: Spinato’s Pizzeria and Family Kitchen (near 7th Street and Missouri from 12:00-3:00)
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