We are pleased to announce Jason Doughty as the new Executive Director of Great Hearts Louisiana. He comes to this position with deep roots in Great Hearts and a dedication to human formation. Doughty brings a wealth of experience, spending half of his Great Hearts career opening new schools, and has a clear passion for... Read More »

Meet Emily Soule, EBR School Board Member and parent of 3 Great Hearts scholars! Emily Soule is a dedicated parent, community leader, and advocate for educational choice in Baton Rouge. Born and raised in the city, Emily and her husband, Scott, met on the first day of their sophomore year at Baton Rouge High and... Read More »

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week, Great Hearts Harveston is proud to highlight two outstanding members of their community, Chiemenam Azubogu, a third grade apprentice teacher, and Davida Fisher, the school nurse. Both exemplify the heart of our purpose to cultivate the minds and hearts of our students while... Read More »

For the students at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, McKenna Kelley Doughty is known as a dedicated apprentice teacher. But her background is rooted in elite athletics and a family legacy that includes one of the most celebrated gymnasts in history. Her mother, Mary Lou Retton, was a gold medal gymnast in the 1984... Read More »

Ethan Galindo’s journey to success at Great Hearts Harveston is one of resilience and determination. As a Spanish-speaking fourth grader, he has faced challenges far beyond the classroom, overcoming language barriers, cultural shifts, and the uncertainty of starting over in a new country. In December 2023, Ethan and his family relocated from Honduras to Louisiana in search of... Read More »