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Richard Tucker is a fourth-grade lead teacher at Great Hearts Roosevelt, where he has been a respected educator since the school opened in 2022. Tucker, who typically arrives at the school as one of the first staff members, shares that he can’t wait to get to his classroom each day. “It’s amazing. I just stand and... Read More »

Over the summer, 17 teachers from Great Hearts academies ventured across the globe, funded by Study Funds and winnings from the Excellent Teacher Video Contest. Their travels took them to places like Arizona, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, England, and even Italy. These educators enjoyed the opportunity to grow in their craft, with some even sharing... Read More »

Jamie Fairbanks says she is thrilled to be the new headmaster at Archway Roosevelt. She has longed for a classical education model that helps children flourish even before she knew Great Hearts existed and said she has been in her own pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty her whole life. Before coming to Roosevelt, she served Trivium Prep as... Read More »

Eric Tope, a cornerstone of the Lincoln Prep community since its founding in 2015, has been named as the academy’s new Headmaster. A familiar face in the halls, Tope began his journey with Lincoln Prep as a founding faculty member, initially teaching sixth-grade U.S. History. Over the years, his versatility and dedication saw him take... Read More »

Day three of the Great Hearts Arizona New Faculty Orientation (NFO) marks the end of the overall orientation phase and the beginning of New Faculty Training (NFT). Over the next couple of weeks, new faculty will undergo in-depth training specific to their roles, including academy and grade-level-specific training. Read more about day one of NFO... Read More »