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May 15, 2025

Meet Kelly McGreggor, a Second Grade Teacher at Great Hearts Christian Academies

As part of our continued celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we turn our attention to the Gilbert campus of Great Hearts Christian Academies, the private Christian education arm of the Great Hearts family, to feature Kelly McGreggor, a dedicated educator who brings a remarkable background to her role as a second-grade teacher. McGreggor’s pathway to... Read More »

May 15, 2025

Celebrating Music and Teaching with Molly Wang

At Archway Scottsdale, music is a bridge to wonder, growth, and discovery. And at the heart of the K-2 music program is Molly Wang, an amazing educator whose path to teaching and dedication to her students remind us why we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week. Originally from China, her real name is Shuang Gardner, but... Read More »

May 15, 2025

Meet Chiemenam Azubogu and Davida Fisher at Great Hearts Harveston

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week, Great Hearts Harveston is proud to highlight two outstanding members of their community, Chiemenam Azubogu, a third grade apprentice teacher, and Davida Fisher, the school nurse. Both exemplify the heart of our purpose to cultivate the minds and hearts of our students while... Read More »

May 15, 2025

Honoring Mr. Patrick Tierney on Teacher Appreciation Day for 50 Years of Teaching

This year’s Teacher Appreciation Day holds particular significance as we recognize Mr. Patrick Tierney, the beloved Latin teacher at Glendale Prep, who will retire at the end of the school year. Mr. Tierney concludes a remarkable 50-year career in education, including the last ten years spent making an unforgettable impact at Great Hearts. Each year, Teacher... Read More »

March 12, 2025

From The Gymnastics Mat to the Classroom

For the students at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, McKenna Kelley Doughty is known as a dedicated apprentice teacher. But her background is rooted in elite athletics and a family legacy that includes one of the most celebrated gymnasts in history. Her mother, Mary Lou Retton, was a gold medal gymnast in the 1984... Read More »