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The Great Hearts Arizona New Faculty Orientation (NFO) continued as day two kicked off this morning for all new staff at our academies across the Valley. We have had the pleasure of learning some amazing stories about how each of our new faculty have answered the high call of teaching at Great Hearts.
Many Paths Lead to Great Hearts | Great Hearts America
New Faculty from academies throughout the Valley arrived for their first day at Great Hearts Arizona New Faculty Orientation (NFO).
First Day Excitement for New Faculty at NFO | Great Hearts America
"It is our personal character that gets us through life’s difficulties. Specifically, it is our perseverance that gets us through life’s troubles. Perseverance is to strive to complete tasks to the best of our ability, regardless of the difficulty," said Brooklyn B. in a speech at her 5th grade promotion at Archway Glendale - a Great Hearts Academy.
The Virtue of Perseverance by Brooklyn B. | Great Hearts America
The 2023 Summer Programs at Great Hearts have come to an end, but the memories made by all who attended will last for years to come. In Arizona, 1,207 scholars attended Summer Programs, which included Summer Camp and Kinder Readiness, across the four weeks of June. In Texas, 700 scholars attended across 2 weeks of programs. Attendees experienced a meaningful summer camp that stimulated their minds, got them active and engaged, all while creating lifelong friendships within the framework of a classical education.
Summer Camp Memories | Great Hearts America
The empty lot that sat on a little over 21 acres located in Baton Rouge has transformed into the beautiful new campus of Great Hearts Harveston. This is the first Great Hearts academy to break ground in Louisiana, bringing the charter network’s unique classical approach with emphasis on the Socratic Method to the capitol city. After a few more finishing touches, the academy will be ready for the first day of school, set for August 3, 2023.
Say Bonjour to New Facility in Baton Rouge | Great Hearts America
Dr. Toyin Atolagbe, the Executive Director of Great Hearts Christos, was featured as a “Trendsetter” in a recent article by the AZ Foothills Magazine. While Dr. Atolagbe would typically shy away from this kind of attention, she never misses an opportunity to share her vision for the new branch of Great Hearts private Christian schools.
Dr. Atolagbe Featured as a Trendsetter | Great Hearts America
"Courage is choosing to do something even though you are afraid. But what drives a person to be courageous? What drives us to stand up for ourselves, to explore the next thing, or to speak out? I think courage is something we all have within us and something we can learn to have more of. I’ve learned a lot about courage in literature, history and from my fellow classmates at Archway Glendale," said Daphne A. in a speech at her 5th grade promotion at Archway Glendale.
The Virtue of Courage by Daphne A. | Great Hearts America
Roslyn Fletcher will become the full time Director of College Counseling for Great Hearts Arizona beginning in July. Fletcher has been with Great Hearts as a College Counselor on the campus level for the last 13 years. Fletcher said she is happy to really be able to spend more time on academy campuses next year, and to be able to be there for special events. “I’m excited to be able to provide support, training, and guidance, especially for our new college counselors. It’s really exciting to be able to provide that kind of guidance and training.”
Roslyn Fletcher Expands Her Role in College Counseling | Great Hearts America
"Wisdom is not only having the knowledge to do the right thing but requires action-making choices for the greater good as well," said Hudson D. in a speech at his 5th grade promotion at Archway Glendale.
The Virtue of Wisdom by Hudson D. | Great Hearts America
Alicia Carelus will soon be the Founding Dean of Students at Great Hearts Harveston, the first Great Hearts Academy in Louisiana, set to open its doors to the families of Baton Rouge for the first time this fall.
Ms. Carelus is Ready to "Let the Good Times Roll" in Baton Rouge | Great Hearts America