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August 20, 2025

APEX Announces New Fall Courses for School Leaders

The APEX Program for School Leadership is happy to announce that Fall Courses are now open for enrollment! And there are five options for aspiring and current leaders in classical education to choose from. Great Hearts offers a series of short courses through the APEX Program for School Leadership that are designed for developing leaders of classical... Read More »

July 28, 2025

The Summit is Just the Beginning for Great Hearts Faculty

Before classes begin at Great Hearts academies across the Valley, faculty and staff members gathered to kick off the new school year at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit. This “homecoming” of sorts welcomed over 2,000 employees who celebrated the past, present, and future of the growing charter school network with their colleagues. After being directed... Read More »

July 21, 2025

Great Hearts Welcomes Faculty From Across the World

At Great Hearts, our teachers come from near and far, across cities, states, and even oceans, to be part of the mission of Great Hearts to cultivate the minds and hearts of our students. This year’s New Faculty Orientation (NFO) was a powerful reminder of that as we welcomed new faculty from Germany, Canada, Australia,... Read More »

June 30, 2025

Meet the New Athletic Director at Maryvale Prep

Maryvale Prep welcomes Donald J. Jones, known to most as DJ, as the new Athletic Director. With a rich background in education, military service, and sports leadership, Jones brings energy, experience, and a deep belief in the mission of Great Hearts. Jones grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and still carries the pride of his hometown... Read More »

June 16, 2025

Meet Jason Doughty, The New Executive Director of Great Hearts Louisiana

We are pleased to announce Jason Doughty as the new Executive Director of Great Hearts Louisiana. He comes to this position with deep roots in Great Hearts and a dedication to human formation. Doughty brings a wealth of experience, spending half of his Great Hearts career opening new schools, and has a clear passion for... Read More »