Great Hearts Academies

As the cool weather sets in and holidays draw near, the Great Hearts Academies Talent Team is wrapping up fall travels! Kate Mickley recently enjoyed visiting with students, professors, and Great Hearts alumni at The University of Dallas , Abilene Christian University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Hardin-Simmons University! It has been a great year so far, and we look forward to visiting additional campuses in 2026! In the meantime, please visit us and apply today at www.GreatHeartsCareers.org!

We want to Thank You! Because of your support on #GivingTuesday, we raised $446,423 for Community Investment and an additional $80,011 for the Arizona Public School Tax Credit. #greathearts #thankyou 

Maeve Morgan, a senior at Scottsdale Prep, recently signed her letter of intent to play Division I Soccer at the University of Denver next year. #greathearts #scottsdaleprep #letterofintent #universityofdenver #soccer 

In December's episode of Great Hearts, Great Stories from Anthem Prep, we have: • Million-dollar fundraiser • Award-winning teachers • State champions • Veterans honored You don’t want to miss December’s episode of Great Hearts, Great Stories... dropping Dec. 3!

At Great Hearts academies, Giving Tuesday is a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our classical education, curriculum, and teachers make. Learn why families give and join them in making an impact today. #givingtuesday 

Great Hearts’ Teacher Apprentice program offers a supportive pathway for aspiring teachers to learn the art of teaching under the guidance of mentors and coaches. Today we visit with Mrs. Allie Constable, second grade Lead Teacher at Archway Scottsdale - A Great Hearts Academy. “I had a very organic path to becoming a Lead Teacher at Archway Scottsdale,” she shares—a journey that began not in the classroom, but as a devoted parent volunteering whenever she could. As she stepped into deeper service through roles like Room Parent and Yearbook Coordinator, she found herself “falling in love with being at Archway Scottsdale: the teachers, the support staff, and the student body.” That love soon became a desire “to do even more to help our school in a tangible way.” In 2023, a substitute role opened the door to something more. What began as an opportunity to serve directly in classrooms quickly became an offer to join the Great Hearts Teacher Apprentice Program—a full-time step she hadn’t expected. With the chance to apprentice under a Lead Teacher she deeply admired, she said yes. A turning point soon followed: when her Lead, Mrs. Hannah Sablan, went on maternity leave, Allie stepped into the Lead Teacher role mid-year. “Another quick, unexpected shift!” she recalls—one that launched her into her current second-grade Lead role. Her journey reflects the heart of the program: real classrooms, authentic mentorship, and support at every step. “It takes a village to mold a teacher,” she says, naming mentors including Mr. Henry Sterling, Mrs. Christine Fleming, Mrs. Kristin Hunt, instructional coach Mr. Caleb Calloway, and veteran teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzalez. Having studied business in college, Mrs. Constable never imagined becoming a teacher. But the Apprentice Teacher program made it possible: “Teaching is a skill learned by watching, modeling, and trial-and-error… I am a firm believer that the Apprentice Teacher program allows you the space and resources to hone your teaching craft.” Ready to begin your own journey? Explore the Great Hearts Teacher Apprentice Program and discover what’s possible when you’re guided and supported every step of the way. www.GreatHeartsCareers.org

This Thanksgiving, Great Hearts Academies gives thanks for the families, faculty, and students who make our community so special. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty together, and for the countless ways our schools reflect these virtues every day. Wishing you a day of reflection, gratitude, and joy. #GreatHearts #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #ClassicalEducation

Great Hearts Roosevelt brought seasonal cheer and community spirit to the Buckeye area during its special Fall Carnival. #greathearts #roosevelt # buckeye #fallcarnival 

This Thanksgiving, Great Hearts Christian Academies Executive Director Toyin Atolagbe reminds us that gratitude is more than saying “thank you." It’s a virtue formed in the heart. #greathearts #thanksgiving 

At Great Hearts, we believe teaching is a craft—one shaped through mentorship, reflection, and a genuine love of learning. Just ask Luis C Robles, now a Lead Teacher at #MARYVALEMARYVALE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, whose journey began as a Great Hearts Apprentice Teacher.   Mr. Robles felt drawn to the classroom because he’s always been "constantly curious" and finds joy in helping others discover something new. His goal has been to spark that same excitement for learning in his students.   Through the Apprentice Teacher program, Mr. Robles experienced the guidance and coaching he needed in order to grow as a teacher. “Being able to watch an experienced teacher lead the class taught me so much,” he shared. Observing master teachers helped him understand lesson structure, classroom management, and how to keep students truly engaged—forming a foundation he still uses today.   Mentorship shaped every step of his growth. He credits a fellow lead teacher, Ms. Cumberworth, for her example in commanding a classroom with grace and presence, as well as the diverse styles he saw from other teachers that helped him shape his own voice. And with thoughtful, consistent feedback from Assistant Headmaster Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Robles flourished.   If you’re ready to learn deeply, grow quickly, and serve with purpose, the Great Hearts Apprentice Teacher program may be your path.   Begin your journey at www.GreatHeartsCareers.org.