Interim Headmaster Rachel Janssen recently opened Curriculum Night at Glendale Prep with a personal experience she had as a mother that changed the way she viewed education, both as a parent as well as an educator. Inspired by Susan Wise Bauer’s The Well-Trained Mind, Janssen was determined to offer her children the kind of classical education she... Read More »
As the Glendale Prep Class of 2025 prepares to step forward into their future after high school, a beloved teacher is closing a chapter of his own. Mr. Patrick Tierney, Latin teacher and mentor at the Great Hearts academy, is retiring after an extraordinary 50-year career in education, a career marked by pure joy, intellectual... Read More »
This year’s Teacher Appreciation Day holds particular significance as we recognize Mr. Patrick Tierney, the beloved Latin teacher at Glendale Prep, who will retire at the end of the school year. Mr. Tierney concludes a remarkable 50-year career in education, including the last ten years spent making an unforgettable impact at Great Hearts. Each year, Teacher... Read More »
The Glendale Prep Class of 2025 had plenty to celebrate as eight outstanding student-athletes recently signed their Letters of Commitment to compete at the collegiate level. This marks a significant increase from the three signings in the Class of 2024, a trend that Athletic Director John Kontak hopes to see continue in the years ahead. Surrounded by family... Read More »
Spring at Great Hearts is a season of exciting milestones for seniors, including the highly anticipated Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. This travel experience with their classmates provides students with the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and experience firsthand the historical landmarks that have shaped the ideals of our country. The trip serves as... Read More »
