Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Officer, has been with Great Hearts as a teacher and a supporter of teachers for almost 19 years. She will be returning again this year to host a workshop at the 2024 National Symposium for Classical Education on March 20-22 at the Phoenix Convention Center, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. “I’m so excited to join you... Read More »

Dr. Atolagbe is the Executive Director of Great Hearts Christos, private Christian classical schools with two campuses in Gilbert and Phoenix. Atolagbe will be speaking at the 2024 National Symposium for Classical Education on March 20-22 at the Phoenix Convention Center, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. “I will be exploring the topic of mercy,” said Atolagbe. “As... Read More »

We have been introducing several incredible leaders and experts in classical education who will be speaking at the 2024 National Symposium for Classical Education on March 20-22 at the Phoenix Convention Center, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. We are particularly excited to announce the latest addition to the lineup, the Honorable Anthony J. Abbott,... Read More »

When we think about a school’s success, we often focus on teachers, students, and academic programs, and rightly so. While these elements are obviously vital, the operations behind the school are the unsung heroes. Erik Twist will detail the pivotal role that operations and processes play in creating an environment conducive to learning in his sessions... Read More »

Margarita Mooney Clayton will be speaking at the 2024 National Symposium for Classical Education and will share her teaching approach that focus on the student. She says it is important to consider our understanding of the human person as the end and the means of education. “What I hope you’ll take away from my talk... Read More »