Before heading out to winter break for some much-needed rest and time with family, the scholars and faculty at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enjoyed their second annual “Hot Cocoa with the Head of School.” This heartwarming event offered a chance to pause, connect, and enjoy cups of hot chocolate paired with some sweet treats. Though... Read More »

At Great Hearts Harveston, Jasmine Theyard is making her mark as the Manager of Campus Operations. “I was drawn to the school’s core values of being a passionately committed team player with a servant’s heart,” she shared. She thrives behind the scenes, overseeing and optimizing the systems that keep the school running smoothly. “I thrive on problem-solving,... Read More »

Rooted in Community: The Families Behind Great Hearts Harveston Many of our parents can likely relate to the bold “leap” that Laura Metcalf, a parent of a first grader at Great Hearts Harveston, made when she decided to enroll her child in a brand-new public charter school in its second year. GIVE TO GREAT HEARTS... Read More »

Dr. Wagner Duarte is a music teacher at Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But his lifelong love for music began in the small coastal city of Maceió, located in the northeast region of Brazil, where he was surrounded by music from an early age. “I grew up in a family of musicians,” recalled... Read More »

Each year, Great Hearts parents have a unique opportunity to take over their child’s seat in class and gain a comprehensive understanding of a typical school day during Curriculum Night. This event, held within the first few weeks of the school year, allows parents a moment to step into their child’s shoes for an evening, and... Read More »