HEADMASTER LETTER
A wise man once claimed, “there is success in the abundance of counselors.” In my own life I have found this to be true, frequently consulting others to glean from their experience and expertise before making important decisions. I have also noticed that multiple perspectives often give a clearer picture of the present reality as well as more paths to a preferred future. In this spirit of collective wisdom, last year I formed an Advisory Council for Archway North Phoenix in order to bring together various constituencies in one setting and ensure that we are seeing well the big picture of our broad community.
This council meets regularly in order to offer insight and support on the major areas of operation related to ANP and to provide a conduit for communication between all members of our community. The hope is for everyone at the table to understand how and why the school functions the way it does: why it does things one way rather than another and how best to maintain fidelity to the school’s principles, even in the face of real-world obstacles. The Advisory Council offers the headmaster a healthy, predictable, and formal instrument of engagement, leading to more consistent communication, better strategic planning, greater trust, and increased satisfaction with the Great Hearts experience.
The current advisory council includes the following members:
Faculty Representative (elected by her peers) – Ms. Megan Bryant
PSO President – Ms. Amanda Perkins
Director of Academy Giving – Ms. Jackie Curtis
Office Manager – Ms. Maryanne English
Parent Representative (K-2) – Ms. Victoria LaTour
Parent Representative (3-6) – Mr. Dave Eriksson
New Parent Representative (K,1,5) – Ms. Lara Kullukian
Dean of Academics – Ms. Brittany Trevino
The Advisory Council is not a governing body that possesses decision-making power, but members have the opportunity to offer input on topics such as academy culture, school finances, academic outcomes, curriculum, facilities, PSO projects, etc. The meetings serve as an opportunity for me as the headmaster to share my vision for the school, to communicate proposed initiatives, and to hear the heartbeat of families, teachers, and other team members.
As your parent representatives, Mr. Eriksson, Ms. Kullukian, Ms. Perkins, and Ms. LaTour have offered to share their contact information:
I encourage you to reach out to them with any questions or concerns that may arise. I appreciate the commitment of each council member and am grateful for this process contributing to the success that we desire to see at ANP.
Truly,
