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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 »

Five teachers from the lower school at Great Hearts Roosevelt were surprised by representatives from Arizona Public Service (APS) with the exciting news that they had been selected as recipients of the APS Supply My Class program. These Great Hearts teachers were recognized out of the nearly 10,000 applicants state-wide. The program helps ease the financial burden teachers often... Read More »

The drama department at Glendale Prep recently performed a unique production of Arsenic and Old Lace where the faculty and drama students swapped their traditional roles. Teachers and staff stretched their acting chops while the students took over the director’s chair and backstage duties. “Our faculty came out and auditioned with our students, who are... Read More »

Glendale Prep welcomes Conal Tanner as its new Assistant Headmaster, a role he steps into with a wealth of teaching experience, a clear passion for classical education, and an impressive career that spans three countries. Tanner was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, and homeschooled until the age of 16, until he enrolled at a Pennsylvania... Read More »