Great Hearts Institute Welcomes New Director, Dr. Carol McNamara Great Hearts is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol McNamara as the new Director of the Great Hearts Institute for Classical Education. “I am thrilled to join the Great Hearts team to help cultivate and lead the national conversation about classical education and how we can work together to contribute to the pursuit […]
Celebrating the Characters of Literature Being immersed in the world of books is a source of great joy. At Great Hearts lower schools, this sentiment is celebrated annually through a tradition known as Great Hearts Great Books Day, also referred to as Literary Character Day, or Read-a-thon. While the names and specific activities may vary across different academies, the essence of […]
Waitlisted Arizona Families – Seize Your Chance to Climb the Waitlist Before November 3 For Arizona waitlisted parents eagerly anticipating a spot in a Great Hearts Arizona academy for the upcoming school year, the clock is ticking. The Rollover period, which plays a pivotal role in securing your child’s place in the school, concludes on November 3rd. We will shed some light on the significance of the Rollover process and emphasize […]
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 […]
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 […]
