Heritage Academy is excited to announce a new enhancement to our high school honors system: scholars will now have the opportunity to earn diploma seals, in addition to the existing department distinctions, to be affixed to their diploma upon graduation. What Are Diploma Seals? Diploma seals are official recognitions awarded by the State of Arizona [...]
Last week in one of our government classes, two students faced off in a debate about the role of federal versus state powers. Both came prepared with notes, quotes from the Constitution, and thoughtful points. What made the debate stand out wasn’t who “won” the argument, but how they treated each other. One [...]
At Heritage Academy, we’re immensely proud to be a network that consistently ranks at the very top of teacher-quality listings. According to Niche.com’s 2025 rankings, Heritage Academy is recognized as: #1 of 169 school districts in Arizona for Districts with the Best Teachers—despite being structured as a charter school network. In the top [...]
February 27, 2025 Maricopa, AZ– Heritage Academy Maricopa eighth grade U.S. history teacher Marin Fairbanks has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the [...]
Dear Heritage Academy Gateway Families, It is with great excitement that we announce Mrs. Alisa Schoon as the new Assistant Principal at Heritage Academy Gateway! Mrs. Schoon was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, and raised in Gilbert. Coming from a long line of educators, she has always known that teaching was her calling. She earned [...]
Dear Heritage Academy Faculty, I am pleased to share an exciting leadership transition within our Heritage Academy family. We are delighted to announce that Mr. Tyler Bergeron has been appointed as the new Principal of Heritage Academy Gateway high school, beginning next school year. Mr. Bergeron has been a valued member of our Heritage [...]
Dear Heritage Academy Faculty, I am pleased to announce that Mr Brandon Bernard has joined the Heritage Academy leadership team as the Special Education Director. He will report to Kim Ellsworth and will work out of the office with the admin team in Downtown Mesa, as well as travel to all of our [...]
Dear Heritage Academy Faculty, I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Dawn Rhodes has joined the Heritage Academy leadership team as the Compliance Analyst. She will report to me and office with the admin team in Downtown Mesa. Dawn joins the Heritage family with over 23 years in higher education: community partnerships, legal compliance, and record-keeping [...]
Heritage Academy's Guide for Parents: Preparing Your Student for College and Managing Tuition Costs At Heritage Academy, we understand that preparing your student for college is one of the most important investments you can make for their future. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in our programs, including our highly valued dual enrollment [...]
How Liberal Education Leads to Freer Societies At Heritage Academy, we believe that a classical, liberal education provides the foundation for students to develop not only academically but also as free-thinking, engaged citizens. In a world where trends in education often lean toward the practical and vocational, the study of classical literature, philosophy, history, and [...]
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