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Last year we announced that Great Hearts Blossom Rock, the newest Great Hearts academy would be opening in the Blossom Rock master‑planned community of Apache Junction in the fall of 2027. We are now excited to share the news that Conal Tanner has been named as founding headmaster of the K-5 classical academy. Families interested in... Read More »

Stephanie Ochoa, the dean of academics and instructional coach at Trivium Prep, has explored different paths in her career, from science and healthcare to hospitality and, ultimately, education. But the common thread has always been connection. Now, with nearly a decade at Great Hearts, she continues to find joy in helping students, teachers, and families... Read More »

Over 1,200 teachers from Great Hearts Arizona recently gathered throughout the Valley for the annual Fall Faculty In-Service, a series of trainings designed to develop excellent teaching skills. “This year, the event, formed in cooperation with Great Hearts professional development, academics, and executive directors, was created to provide a meaningful selection of topics and opportunities for... Read More »

When the lower schools at Great Hearts were founded in 2009, our founders knew they wanted to deliver a top tier classical education to the masses. They wanted to bring the type of education that was formerly only available at private schools to the general public. One of the ways to deliver this kind of education was... Read More »

Aaron Blanco, a drama teacher at Chandler Prep, has been recognized for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography, earning him an ariZoni Award, Arizona’s premier honor for theatrical excellence. His work was celebrated for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography in the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2025 production of Romeo and Juliet. Often called Arizona’s... Read More »