Teresa Clark has been with Great Hearts for 16 years.  She has served Anthem Archway since its inception 15 years ago as a teacher, dean, assistant headmaster, and headmaster.  This year marks her tenth year as the Great Hearts Anthem Archway Headmaster. She was a teacher and an assistant headmaster at a private Pre-K – 12^th grade classical school for five years and worked as an office manager and assistant to the dean, and vice president of a college for three years prior to joining Great Hearts. Ms. Clark’s focus during her years in higher education was in liberal arts and classical education. Ms. Clark enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Sarah Hoagland is currently the assistant headmaster at Great Hearts Anthem Archway. This begins Ms. Hoagland’s 13th year as a faculty member and her 9th year as the assistant headmaster. Ms. Hoagland began at Anthem Archway as a 5th-grade lead teacher, and then became Archway Dean for one year while still teaching Language Arts and Math in 5th grade. Ms. Hoagland has a Master of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Ms. Hoagland enjoys spending time with family, reading and napping.

Bev Abbott begins her 4th year as a school counselor at Anthem Archway Anthem.  She has worked as a Guidance Counselor at the high school level for seven years and ten years within the elementary school setting. She has also taught in the classroom setting for over 15 years.  Ms. Abbott has a School Counseling Certificate from Ottawa University and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Northern Arizona University.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, hiking, reading and being outdoors.   She is excited to be a part of the Great Heart’s Family.

Amy Ebersole is a Registered Nurse and started at Great Hearts Anthem in April 2021.  She looks most forward to going to work everyday to be with her students and co-workers.  She has a lot of fun with the kids and finds it a privilege and humbling that parents entrust their children under her care.  Outside of school, she is involved with the Women’s Ministry at her church and helps on committees with her HOA board.  She enjoys being with family and friends, playing games, going on road trips- especially when headed to the water.

Laurie Marrama is currently the Academic Dean at Great Hearts Anthem Archway. This begins Mrs. Marrama’s 12th year as a faculty member and her 3^rd year as the Academic Dean. She is excited to continue providing support to both her colleagues and the curriculum.  Mrs. Marrama began teaching 16 years ago.  She has taught grades 4 through 6.  Mrs. Marrama has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary Education.  Her passion for Science and Math stems from her prior career as a Radiologic Technologist.  Mrs. Marrama enjoys spending time with family, playing board games, and vacationing at the beach.

Hello, my name is Mrs. West and I am the Exceptional Student Services Lead at Great Hearts Anthem. This is my 3^rd year in this role and my 16^th year in Education. I hold a Bachelors Degree in both Special Education and Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. My favorite part of teaching is being able to watch the “ah-ha” moments in learning. In my free time, my husband and I play with my 2-year-old son, go on short road trips to our cabin in Prescott and explore new coffee shops.

Dana Winters is the Archway Office Manager for Great Hearts Anthem. Dana and her family moved from Illinois in 2020 and now reside in Anthem. Her two sons attend Archway and enjoy many of the clubs that are offered. Before joining Great Hearts, Dana spent 10 years in a Management role at PNC Bank and then returned to academia where she studied Nutrition. Dana’s favorite part of working in the school’s front office is getting to know the wonderful students and their families. Outside of work, Dana enjoys reading, building Legos with her sons, being active outdoors, and playing with her dog, Daisy.

Luisa Gross is the Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer. She is an almost-native Arizonan who is still trying to adapt to the summer heat – maybe it will never happen. She is married to her college sweetheart, Tim, and together they have four children, all of whom attend Great Hearts Anthem. They have been a part of the larger Great Hearts community since 2018, beginning in San Antonio at Great Hearts Western Hills, and Tim and Luisa appreciate how they seen their own children thrive in the classical education model as they read great books and learn to encounter the world with wonder and virtue.

Danielle Hendrickson is currently the kindergarten through fifth grade art teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem. This begins Mrs. Hendrickson 5th year teaching students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of art, including portraits, still lifes, sculptures, perspective, and landscapes. Mrs. Hendrickson has a Bachelor’s of Fine Art.  She enjoys spending time with family, camping, and traveling.

My name is Ms. Jacqueline James and this is my 15th year as an elementary school teacher.  I was born and raised in New York.  I served as a Broadcast Journalist in the United States Navy.  I have always loved being a teacher and 2^nd grade is my favorite grade to teach.  I have a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Design and in Educational Leadership.  I am passionate about instilling Leadership Skills in my students and facilitating the Leader in Me in my classroom.

Christina lives in Anthem with her husband and four boys, two of which attend Great Hearts Anthem. Originally from Tucson, she grew up in the valley and loves to explore the state of Arizona. Christina loves working at the school and having the opportunity to get to know all the families. While her background is in hospitality, she has enjoyed the transition into working for the school and is excited for this school year. On the weekends, she enjoys watching her boys play soccer, tennis or the piano.

Stephanie Alexander has been with Great Hearts Anthem Archway since 2022, and quickly established
herself as an essential part of the 5th grade team. She has two daughters who are currently in Prep but started in Kindergarten and 3rd grade. She is a firm believer in Anthem Prep’s approach to a classical education and was excited to start contributing to that with the opening of our new building.
Mrs. Alexander is known for her ability to make people feel calm and content simply by being around her. She brings this kindness to her students every day and helps them find the very best versions of themselves.
She is incredibly organized and believes that if she is on time, she is actually late. She consistently demonstrates to her students how these qualities are essential for success upstairs in Prep and beyond.
Mrs. Alexander was born in Maryland and moved to Arizona at 8 years old. Prior to Anthem Prep she worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Phoenix Police department, got her EMT certification, and worked as a school Health Technician. Given her background, even the stress of starting a new role in a brand-new building did not affect her. She has been described as a “superhero” by coworkers, but due to dress code, she has thus far refused to wear her cape to school. Mrs. Alexander states that the only thing she
does not like about her job is knowing that next year she will not see her students often because they are upstairs in Prep. However, she states it gives her a lot of comfort knowing that they are very well prepared for sixth grade and beyond.
When Mrs. Alexander is not at school she loves to hike, read, and make healthy meals but most of all she loves to spend time with the most important people in her world, her family.

Ruth Anthony is currently the kindergarten through fifth grade music teacher. While this is her first year in this role, she has been a faculty member of Anthem Archway for the past 3 years. She also has 2 children that have been students at Anthem Archway and Anthem Prep for the past 7 years. Mrs. Anthony has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and enjoys hiking, exercising, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Cherise Begalke is currently a 5th grade teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem. This begins her 10th year as a faculty member and her 9th year as a 5th grade teacher. Ms. Begalke began at Archway Anthem as a 5th-grade assistant teacher, and then became a 5th grade teacher. Ms. Begalke has been teaching for over 20 years. She has a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Education with endorsements in Gifted Education, Reading Specialist, English Language Learner, and Early Childhood.  Ms. Begalke enjoys spending time with her family as well as running, sailing, playing tennis, and scuba diving.

Angie Davis is currently in her third year as a kindergarten teaching assistant. She previously enjoyed volunteering a for one year at the Anthem Prep /Archway front office. Angie started her career with children working with preschoolers for several years. She worked at a mutual fund company for eight years as a supervisor. Angie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Lillian Domina is currently a 4^th grade Teacher Assistant at Archway Classical Academy Anthem.  She has been in the educational field for 13 plus years.  This begins her 4^th year as a faculty member.  When not spending time with her beloved fourth grade students, Ms. Domina enjoys spending time with family, especially with her first and only granddaughter.

Kristin Dumpit is currently a second-grade lead teacher at Great Hearts Anthem. This year begins Mrs. Dumpit’s 13th year as a faculty member and her 1st year as a second-grade teacher. Mrs. Dumpit began at Archway Anthem as a 5^th-grade assistant, and then became a 3^rd grade co teacher. She then worked as an assistant in first grade and then later became a first-grade lead teacher. She is now settled into a second-grade lead teacher position. Mrs. Dumpit has a bachelor’s in health administration and has her Arizona state teaching certificate. Mrs. Dumpit enjoys time with her family, gardening, and completing projects around the house.

Michelle Elmer is an ESS Coordinator at Great Hearts Anthem and is beginning her sixth year with Great Hearts Schools. She has recently completed her master’s degree in special education, mild to moderate (K-12) at Arizona State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She has been an Arizona native for eight years, previously residing in Washington state where she raised four children and co-owned a business. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, walking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

This is Mrs. Gottschalk’s second year of teaching Latin at Great Hearts Anthem. She grew up in Minnesota where she attended college and law school. The Gottschalks moved to Arizona 10 years ago and have not once missed the Minnesota winters. The Great Hearts curriculum, ethics, high expectations, and methodology instantly appealed to the Gottschalks. (There may have been mention of crying for days if her son did not get in during their first tour.) Happily, her son started at Anthem Archway as a kindergartener. Mrs. Gottschalk is grateful to be able to give back by being the Latin teacher at a school that has given so much to so many. Mrs. Gottschalk lives in Anthem and enjoys going to the movies, baking, reading, hiking, quilting, and laughing with friends and family.

Danielle Hendrickson is currently the kindergarten through fifth grade art teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem. This begins Mrs. Hendrickson 5th year teaching students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of art, including portraits, still lifes, sculptures, perspective, and landscapes. Mrs. Hendrickson has a Bachelor’s of Fine Art.  She enjoys spending time with family, camping, and traveling.

Gina Hollman has been assisting students at Great Hearts Anthem Archway since 2022. This is her second year being part of the ESS team. She is passionate about helping students succeed. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with her husband, three children, and their lovable Aussie doodle.

Teresa Kruger is a PE teacher at Anthem Archway Classical Academy.  This is Teresa’s third year at Anthem Archway, first year in the PE position.  Teresa taught Kindergarten for 8 years and was also the director of the school before joining the Archway team.  She has also taught PE/ health and subbed fulltime for Highschool in MN.  Teresa has a BA in Early Childhood and an MA in human services.  Teresa loves spending time with her husband, their three children, dog Minne, and family back in MN where she is from.  She enjoys hiking, working out, traveling, and reading.

Shannon Lozano is currently a 5^th Grade Teacher at Great Hearts Anthem Archway.  This is her 4^th year at Great Hearts where she has also taught Latin and worked as a Math Interventionist. Mrs. Lozano has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of San Francisco and teaching credentials in Elementary Education from National University.  She has 19 years of experience teaching every level from K-7.  Mrs. Lozano is passionate about classical education and loves spending time with family and friends.

Ms. MacDuff is currently a fourth-grade teacher at Great Hearts Anthem. This year begins Ms. MacDuff’s fourth year at Great Hearts Anthem. Ms. MacDuff has a BS degree in Criminology and holds an AZ state teaching certification. In her free time, Ms. MacDuff loves spending time with her kids, good coffee, traveling, and crafting.

Julie-Anna McKinnon is a first-grade leader teacher, and this is her fourth year working at Great Hearts. She has served in many different roles including a 4th grade teaching assistant, a first-grade teaching assistant, and now a first-grade lead teacher! Miss McKinnon is also an alumni student as she attended Great Hearts Anthem throughout high school. She has a passion for teaching and helping students grow and learn! Her favorite subject is math but enjoys teaching all subjects! Miss McKinnon also has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

Shannon Miller is an ESS coordinator at Great Hearts Anthem. She is a native Phoenician and has taught valley wide for 28 years. She received her dual major bachelor’s degree in elementary education (K-8) and cross categorical special education (K-12) with endorsements in learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and mild/moderate intellectual disabilities.  Since graduation, she has obtained a Structured English Immersion endorsement (PreK-12). She is the mother of three grown children who are all Great Hearts graduates. She enjoys hiking Arizona trails, boating, and traveling the world.

Barbara started with Great Hearts Archway in Anthem during the 2022 school year. She previously worked in the other area schools since 2020 in the same capacity.  She was born and raised in North Dakota.  Her job history in North Dakota consisted of working in the insurance industry as a processing clerk; in a glass replacement/auto repair shop as a customer service rep for 7 years and then taking the business over as the owner/manager for another 15 years; and working in the banking industry as a teller, teller supervisor, and fraud/security officer. She left North Dakota in 2012 residing for a year in Kansas working in a credit union as a teller and in a Denny’s restaurant as a hostess. Moving on to Arizona for 3 years working in the processing center for a bank and later as a caregiver for seniors along with being a hostess at Denny’s restaurant. Proceeding unto southern California where she got into the paraprofessional work with elementary students and again working part time at a Denny’s restaurant for the next 5 years. In 2020, she moved back to Arizona right before Covid hit in March leaving her unemployed until the following school year that fall. Barbara has one son and 3 beautiful grandsons along with a blended foster family of 3 adult parents, 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She stays active with a walking/jogging schedule meshed in with time at a local gym. She enjoys traveling back to North Dakota for the summers to spend time with family and friends.

Stephanie Motter is currently a Kindergarten teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem. This will be Mrs. Motter’s 6^th year as a faculty member and her 4^th year as a Kindergarten teacher. After working several years in banking and regulatory law, she found her passion for education through volunteering in her childrens’ classrooms. Watching her students grow in their sense of wonder and seeing that spark grow as they begin their journey with reading are among her greatest joys in teaching Kindergarten.  Mrs. Motter has a Juris Doctor, Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Mrs. Motter enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

Lenka Pascanu is part of the ESS team at Anthem Archway for seven years. This is her six year as an ESS Coordinator. Mrs. Pascanu has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild-Moderate K-12. Mrs. Pascanu has worked with students in general education as well as with students with special needs throughout the past 25 years. This year she will work with students K-2nd. She enjoys working with all students, looking for the best individual ways to work with them, and watching her students’ growth not only academically, but also in their understanding of beauty, truth, and goodness. After school, she likes to spend time with her husband Cal, their two teenage boys who loves sports and hanging out with their dog gang that include boxer Rocky and golden doodles Ace and Zeus.

Kristin Pegram is currently a second-grade teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem. Mrs. Pegram came to Archway Anthem as a parent volunteer, substitute teacher, led Homework Club and was a fourth grade TA prior to joining as a faculty member. Mrs. Pegram has a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Cincinnati. She possesses a strong passion to serve others and help instill a lifetime love for learning in her students. She enjoys spending time with her family, CrossFit, reading and the outdoors.

Kendra Pillsbury has served as a master 4^th grade teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem for the past 9 years. Mrs. Pillsbury has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology and a Masters of Business Administration. Mrs. Pillsbury is passionate about teaching a liberal arts curriculum and has appreciated this gift for her four children. Mrs. Pillsbury enjoys reading, coffee, and family time.

Dana Rideout is beginning her 5^th year as a Lead Teacher at Anthem Archway.  However, this is her first year teaching fourth grade. Previously, she taught first grade here at Archway and high school history to 10^th and 11^th graders for five years at Washington High School. .

In her free time, when she’s not watching her kids play a variety of sports, she loves to read, hike, and spend time with family and friends. She enjoys watching and playing sports and attending Arizona State football games. She has three children, all scholars at Archway, a loving husband, and a black labrador retriever.

Mrs. Rideout has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Master’s of Arts in Secondary Education from Arizona State University.

Susan Spickler, M.A., NBCT, is Great Hearts Anthem’s English Language Learner Coordinator. Susan has taught English Language Learners in every year she has been in education.  Guiding development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking so learners can access the core curriculum at a deeper level. Within her additional work as an IEP meeting facilitator with Key2ed, Susan shares genuine experiences and situations with her training members. With her 25 years as a Special Educator for students with multiple disabilities, she also bridges the gap between general education and specialized classes for students in self-contained and resource programs. Teaching in San Diego, Texas, and Arizona has broadened her perspective on supporting diverse students and families. Believing in the worth of every child, Susan is determined to make a difference in the students’ lives she encounters. She academically and emotionally supports families and school staff in every opportunity that is presented.

Maria Swartz is currently a First Grade teacher. Mrs. Swartz was a Kindergarten and First Grade assistant for 3 years and this is her second year as a First Grade lead. Prior to teaching here, Mrs. Swartz taught preschool at North Valley Christian Academy. She lives in North Phoenix with her husband and her two kids. She enjoys being a Great Hearts parent, Latin American foods, photography, and spending time with her family. 

I have 2 wonderful boys. My oldest son graduated from Anthem Prep in 2023 and my youngest son is in 8th grade at Anthem Prep.  Volunteering at GH Anthem in numerous roles while being a stay at home mom led to joining the team as a TA. I love assisting in every way with our 5th grade students and preparing them for their journey to middle school. It’s pure joy to see and visit with our past 5th grade graduates as the continue their journey.

Kathryn Young has been teaching at Great Hearts since 2022. She teaches art for both Anthem Archway (Grades 4 & 5) and Anthem Prep (Grade 8). Originally from Maryland, she previously worked in the private sector for ten years as a graphic designer and accountant before returning to school to earn her master’s degree and teacher certification. After moving to Arizona in 2017, Kathryn taught art at a Deer Valley K-8 public school in the Anthem community. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and is a certified teacher in the state of Arizona.  Outside of teaching, she loves to spend time with her husband and two children (both attending Great Hearts), travel, cook, read, and listen to music.

Brenda Mancini is currently the Assistant Teacher in Ms. MacDuff’s fourth grade classroom. This is her second year as a teacher’s assistant, she spent many years volunteering at the school beforehand.  Mrs. Mancini has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Montclair State University. Mrs. Mancini enjoys teaching religious education classes and has done so for eight years. She also enjoys cooking, gardening, camping and spending time with her family and friends.

My name is Ms. Jacqueline James and this is my 15th year as an elementary school teacher.  I was born and raised in New York.  I served as a Broadcast Journalist in the United States Navy.  I have always loved being a teacher and 2^nd grade is my favorite grade to teach.  I have a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Design and in Educational Leadership.  I am passionate about instilling Leadership Skills in my students and facilitating the Leader in Me in my classroom.

Carmella McNeill is currently a 3rd grade teacher at Archway Classical Academy Anthem.  This is her first year at Great Hearts and her 20th year of teaching.  She has a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in English.  Ms. McNeill enjoys spending time with her family (especially her granddaughter), visiting new places in Arizona, completing home D.I.Y. projects, and riding her motorcycle.

Doug Sarsany is a 5^th Grade Teacher at Great Hearts Anthem Archway.   This is his first year as a full-time teacher, having previously taught in a substitute teacher capacity and tutor.  Prior to joining Great Hearts, he worked in consulting and derivatives trading.  Mr. Sarsany has a BA in Economics from DePauw University and an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago.  He enjoys building furniture and DIY projects.  When schedules permit, you can  find him hiking in the Costa Rica jungles looking for monkeys and sloths.

Elle Pickering is currently the instructional aide for Ms. White’s second grade class. This is her first year at Anthem Archway. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business management from Grand Canyon University. She is a triplet and loves spending time with her family. She also loves fitness, snowboarding, hiking, and traveling.

Morgan Maybery and her family have called Anthem home since 2014. She is joining Great Hearts as an ESS Assistant Teacher at the Archway school this year. Her two sons will be attending Anthem Prep. Morgan and her family are thankful for the warm welcome from the Great Hearts community.

Valerie Manzella is in her first year at Great Hearts Anthem Prep as a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant. Prior to working at Great Hearts Anthem, she volunteered her time there as the Parent Services Organization (PSO) President. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from Stony Brook University and a master’s degree in Education from Dowling College. Her prior teaching experience includes ELL Teaching Assistant for the Brentwood Union Free School District in New York; K, 2nd, 4th & 5th grades Teacher for the Clark County School District in Nevada, and ELL Instructional Coach for both the Clark County School District and the Peoria Union Free School District in Arizona.

Katie Poole is a wife and mother of 6 children and has been a full time domestic engineer for the past 24 years.  During that time she has served on her children’s school campuses in a variety of capacities in classrooms grades K-12.  She also has her certificate to be a substitute teacher in the Deer Valley Unified School District and has been substitute teaching in the classroom for the past 3 years.  Outside of the classroom she teaches Sunday school on the weekends and Pickleball on the courts.  Katie is in process of earning her bachelors in Elementary Education and considers learning a lifelong pursuit.  She owns and operates Monster Athlete Juniors, the largest youth pickleball club in the nation and a non-profit for youth who experience financial hardships to be able to participate in sports.  In her spare time Katie loves to play pickleball, hike, scuba dive, and works to be involved in helping survivors of human trafficking.