Great Hearts Harveston

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Great Hearts Harveston Great Hearts Harveston exists to cultivate the hearts and minds of students.

Meet the Teacher ⭐ This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Kristie Fields, our Lower School ESS Resourc...
10/08/2026

Meet the Teacher ⭐ This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Kristie Fields, our Lower School ESS Resource Teacher!

Originally from Natchez, Louisiana, Mrs. Fields has dedicated more than 12 years to the field of education. She earned her associate and bachelor's degrees from Northwestern State University and later completed her master's degree in Elementary Education from St. Thomas University. Mrs. Fields and her husband, Derrick, have been married for 21 years and are proud parents to three children.

As an ESS Resource Teacher, she works closely with students to provide individualized instruction, build confidence, and help them overcome academic challenges through targeted support.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Fields has developed expertise in elementary education, reading intervention, and supporting diverse learners. At Great Hearts Harveston, she has embraced classical education and its focus on helping students become thoughtful, articulate, and virtuous individuals.

For Mrs. Fields, the most rewarding part of teaching is witnessing student growth. She especially loves seeing students overcome challenges they once thought were impossible and discover what they are capable of achieving.

When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Fields enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach, watching movies, and cheering on a great basketball game.

Thank you, Mrs. Fields, for your dedication to our scholars and for helping them discover their potential every day. We are grateful to have you as part of the Great Hearts Harveston community!

Spirit Week is in full swing at Great Hearts Harveston Upper School! From crazy socks and throwback styles to Wacky Wedn...
10/08/2026

Spirit Week is in full swing at Great Hearts Harveston Upper School! From crazy socks and throwback styles to Wacky Wednesday and Jersey Day, our scholars and faculty have brought creativity, enthusiasm, and school spirit to campus all week long. We can't wait to see the excitement continue tomorrow as students proudly represent their Houses during House Wars Spirit Day. Let the friendly competition begin!

Meet the Teacher ⭐ This week, we are excited to spotlight Ms. Abby Verret, our wonderful 3rd Grade Apprentice Teacher!A ...
10/01/2026

Meet the Teacher ⭐ This week, we are excited to spotlight Ms. Abby Verret, our wonderful 3rd Grade Apprentice Teacher!

A Louisiana native, Abby was born and raised in Plaquemine and attended the Math, Science, and Arts Academy before earning her degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. After serving as a second-grade apprentice teacher last year, she had the unique opportunity to move up to third grade alongside many of the same scholars she taught previously, allowing her to continue building meaningful relationships with her students.

What initially drew Abby to Great Hearts was the richness of classical education and the school's commitment to cultivating truth, goodness, and beauty. She was inspired by the mission's focus on developing not only students' academic abilities but also their character, helping scholars grow into thoughtful, virtuous individuals who engage deeply with the world around them.

One of Abby's favorite parts of teaching is witnessing students discover their own abilities. Whether helping a scholar work through a challenging lesson or navigate friendships on the playground, she finds joy in watching children grow in confidence, perseverance, and virtue. She especially loves the way Great Hearts integrates the school's core virtues into daily learning, encouraging students to reflect on their choices and become the best versions of themselves.

Outside the classroom, Abby enjoys expressing her creativity through art and music. She loves painting, playing both piano and guitar, and spending time cooking and baking.

Thank you, Ms. Verret, for the enthusiasm, creativity, and heart you bring to our third-grade scholars each day!

This month in the Athenaeum After-School Program, scholars were transported to Medieval Times. They were immersed in act...
09/30/2026

This month in the Athenaeum After-School Program, scholars were transported to Medieval Times. They were immersed in activities based on tapestries and stained glass, the Canterbury Tales, and medieval-themed games. They also contemplated how knighthood and acts of chivalry required a great deal of courage, the virtue of the month.
Next month, scholars will have an uplifting month of “Twists of Fall” where they will encounter many seasonal favorites.

09/24/2026

Harveston Families: Please note that Girls Basketball Tryouts, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 24, have been rescheduled.

New Tryout Date: Monday, September 28

Time: 3:45–5:15 PM
Grades: 4th–10th Grade

Meet the Teacher ⭐ We are delighted to spotlight Dr. Tammie Jenkins, our Lower School ESS Coordinator!A native of Plaque...
09/24/2026

Meet the Teacher ⭐ We are delighted to spotlight Dr. Tammie Jenkins, our Lower School ESS Coordinator!

A native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Dr. Jenkins earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Southern University. She later completed both her Educational Specialist degree and doctorate at Louisiana State University. Throughout her career, she has dedicated more than twenty years to Exceptional Student Services (ESS), while also teaching first and fifth grades and supervising student teachers through LSU's Holmes Program. Her areas of expertise include social studies, literature, writing, and supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Dr. Jenkins was drawn to Great Hearts Harveston because of its commitment to providing a classical liberal arts education and its belief in educating the whole child. She was especially inspired by the school's mission of viewing students as souls and fostering growth beyond academics. The caring, respectful relationships she observed between students and staff reinforced her belief that Great Hearts was a special place to serve.

In her role as ESS Coordinator, Dr. Jenkins develops individualized education programs, creates student goals and objectives, and works closely with scholars to help them achieve meaningful growth. She finds great joy in watching students make progress, gain confidence, and mature as learners. She especially enjoys integrating the Great Hearts curriculum into her small-group instruction and helping students reach their full potential.

Outside of school, Dr. Jenkins enjoys cooking, reading, and writing. In fact, many may be surprised to learn that she is a published author with six monographs, more than twenty edited book chapters, two peer-reviewed articles, and numerous book reviews to her name!

We are grateful for Dr. Jenkins' dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping every scholar thrive.

09/23/2026

Meet Julie Harris, the new and founding Head of School at Great Hearts Lake Charles! The community is excited to welcome her as Great Hearts prepares to open the doors to southwest Louisiana families in the fall of 2027.

Link to full article in the comments.

We are so proud of our Cross Country team for their success in this past weekend's meet! Thank you to Coach Franco and C...
09/21/2026

We are so proud of our Cross Country team for their success in this past weekend's meet! Thank you to Coach Franco and Coach Daglow for fostering a culture of excellence, determination, and teamwork! 🏆

09/17/2026

For Syneaqua Benboe, Third Grade Lead Teacher at Great Hearts Harveston, E.B. White’s "Charlotte’s Web" is a book worth returning to year after year.

What began as a story about a spider and a pig became, for Syneaqua, a lasting lesson in friendship, selfless service, and the ways we can lift up those around us. She returns to White’s beautiful prose and vivid world frequently, always finding something new to appreciate.

And Charlotte’s final act of devotion still moves her to tears.

“By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle.”

For Syneaqua, that is the heart of the story: a tender reminder that life is made richer and more meaningful when we use it to pour into others.

What classic story has stayed with you?

Learn more about teaching at Great Hearts: www.GreatHeartsCareers.org

09/17/2026

Did you know? Our classical curriculum was not always available to all families in this tuition-free model. Your gift to Community Investment helps bridge the gap between public funding and the true cost of providing our scholars with a Great Hearts classical education, without the burden of tuition!

Thank you to every family in our community who has already partnered with us to provide the important work being done in your scholar's classroom each day.

Make your one-time or monthly gift to Great Hearts Harveston here: https://give.greatheartsla.org/campaign/724110/donate

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10020 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA
70810

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