Great Hearts Hosts Second Annual Gala to Boost Teacher Training

Great Hearts Academies hosted its second annual fundraising gala to support its academies’ teacher training and development.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with this magnificent event. Our teachers bring our classrooms and curriculum to life, and we use the monies raised to provide them continuing development and support, not only strengthening the entire Great Hearts network of schools, but properly honoring and cultivating these individuals who dedicate their lives to this work,” said Dan Scoggin, Great Hearts’ co-founder and chief advancement officer. “We are so thankful for our many sponsors and the more than 600 attendees for their support of this event and Great Hearts Academies.”
The gala’s keynote speaker was Geoffrey Canada, an educator, social activist and author who founded the Harlem Children’s Zone. He has been named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by “US News” and “World Report.”
Following his speech, Canada invited Great Hearts students and teachers on stage for a question and answer session about the state of education.
“The success of the event is truly due to the more than 50 sponsors who gave so generously,” said event co-chairs Keri and Todd Noel. “We are also grateful for the support of so many Great Hearts parents and families who stepped up to the plate in a huge way, raising a remarkable amount of money at our second Gala in support of our amazing teachers.”
Then, Great Hearts Archway Glendale 5th grader, Rebecca Perkes, winner of the 2017 Great Hearts Bard Competition, recited William Shakespeare’s “One More unto the Breach” from “Henry V.”
 

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