The National Symposium for Classical Education is fast approaching, and attendees are excited for the opening keynote address, Gratitude and the Modern Condition, with Matthew B. Crawford, author of the New York Times best-selling work “Shop Class as Soul Craft.” While this exciting opening event will take place on the main stage at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday,... Read More »

Jerilyn Olson, the Chief People Officer of Great Hearts, will be a presenter at the upcoming 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, on February 19-21, 2025. As part of the Leadership Track, Olson’s workshop is titled “People Leadership: Leading with Influence,” where she will share how you can lead with influence, especially... Read More »

By Dr. Daniel Scoggin, Co-founder and Academies Officer at Great Hearts Marcus Tullius Cicero said that “gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all others.” I have reflected on this quote over the last several months, and certainly was pondering its import recently as I indulged in a belt-expanding... Read More »

At the heart of every Great Hearts academy is a profound belief in the transformative power of wonder. A belief championed by Dr. Daniel Scoggin, co-founder of Great Hearts Academies. This February, Dr. Scoggin will share his wisdom and passion at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education, delivering a K-12 workshop titled “Character Begins in Wonder.” In... Read More »

Jessica Kaminski, M.Ed. has been helping educators for over 16 years as a classroom teacher, consultant, author, and coach. The Great Hearts Institute is excited to announce that Kaminski will be sharing her knowledge of Singapore Math as part of the K-5 Workshop Track at the 2025 National Symposium for Classical Education. “I believe math can be accessible for everyone. I... Read More »