July 13, 2026 Great Hearts Christian Academies Announces New Executive DirectorGreat Hearts Christian Academies is pleased to share the appointment Dan Schutten as the new Executive Director of the private arm of the Great Hearts network. “It is an honor and a joy to be joining Great Hearts Christian Academies,” shared Schutten. Effective July 13, Schutten will oversee the academy’s heads of school, the operations team, and all aspects of organizational health, integrity, and growth.... Read More »
July 13, 2026 Meet the Interim Headmaster at Archway Scottsdale – Altreana AndersonArchway Scottsdale has announced that Altreana Anderson will be stepping in as the Interim Headmaster for the K-5 academy in the 2026-27 school year. She had previously served as the academy’s assistant headmaster of faculty. Anderson has nine years of experience as a school leader, with seven years as a principal of a private school in... Read More »
July 13, 2026 Meet the Interim Headmaster at Archway Roosevelt – Geri KirbyK-5 students at Great Hearts Roosevelt will be welcoming Geri Kirby as the Interim Headmaster when they return to school after the summer break. “This responsibility is one I embrace wholeheartedly, as it is both humbling and deeply meaningful to be entrusted with the care of your children and the stewardship of our vibrant community,” said... Read More »
March 23, 2026 Meet the Founding Headmaster of Great Hearts Blossom Rock in Apache JunctionLast 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 »
October 23, 2025 Stephanie Ochoa’s Career From Science to ServiceStephanie 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 »