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8 Things We All Can Do to Help Create Safer Schools

8 Things We All Can Do to Help Create Safer Schools

As a former school board member and one of the hosts of the American Classroom podcast, I'm always looking for ways to improve education and ensure our children have a safe environment to learn and grow.  In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing...

Surviving and Thriving as a First-Year Teacher

Surviving and Thriving as a First-Year Teacher

Teaching is one of the most important and impactful professions there is, yet it comes with immense challenges, especially in that critical first year. In our latest episode of the American Classroom podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Heidi Udall, principal...

Raising a Generation: The Power of Investing in Education

Raising a Generation: The Power of Investing in Education

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Carolyn Jess on the American Classroom Podcast, about the importance of philanthropy and investing in education. As the host of American Classroom, I strive to highlight innovative approaches to improving our education...

Building a strong school: the key role of master teachers

Building a strong school: the key role of master teachers

When it comes to running a school, one of the most important things a principal needs to pay attention to is their teachers. Teachers can make or break a school and are ultimately the ones who are responsible for teaching the schools curriculum to their students. They...

Building a Civil Society Through Education

Building a Civil Society Through Education

Since 1994, Heritage Academy has opened its doors to thousands of students in the Mesa Arizona area. The school, founded on the principles set forth by our nation’s Founding Fathers of individual liberty and civic responsibility. But what does that mean from an...

The Origin Story of Heritage Academy

The Origin Story of Heritage Academy

The Origin Story of Heritage Academy: Pioneering School Choice in Arizona In the early days, the Mesa Public school system in Arizona offered limited choices for students and their families. It was a one-size-fits all approach, with little room for customization or...

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