Great Hearts Roosevelt teacher Steve Lachonas is inspiring young artists as a third through fifth-grade art instructor by day and pursuing the extraordinary hobby of falconry by night, or at least after school. This ancient sport, which involves hunting with trained raptors, has been a lifelong fascination for Lachonas, offering him a unique connection to... Read More »
It is January, which means the role of an athletic director (AD) at Great Hearts becomes a challenge as they tackle the busy activity calendars at each of our academies. Jon Rickey, the Arizona Network Director of Athletics, describes January as a whirlwind of activity, juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with dedication and commitment. Great... Read More »
At Roosevelt, we seek teachers who are passionate about educating this next generation. That is what Great Hearts Roosevelt found when they found Mr. Tucker, a 4th grade lead teacher. He just didn’t know it yet. Mr. Tucker is a founding faculty member of Roosevelt who says “It’s amazing. I just stand and look... Read More »
As Hurricane Helene left devastation across communities in the South, a team from Arizona, including Great Hearts Roosevelt’s Safety Resource Officer (SRO) Drew, responded to the urgent needs of affected communities. The group, along with a convoy of supplies, arrived in remote areas where the hurricane’s destructive force had left entire towns nearly inaccessible. Part of their trip... Read More »