Event Information

9th Annual Great Hearts Gala: A Most Curious Evening 

Don't be late for this very important date!

Saturday, November 7th

Scottsdale Hangar One

Join Great Hearts Arizona for a hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, wine pull, and our traditional program highlighting inspiring Great Hearts students and faculty, along with a live auction and paddle raise. The evening will conclude with music, dancing, and celebration.

All proceeds support our Teacher Excellence Fund providing bonus compensation to reward and retain our best Great Hearts Arizona teachers.

Dress Code:

Formal gala attire with Wonderland-inspired jewel tones. Visit our Pinterest page for inspiration.

Event Timeline

5:00 PM: VIP Entry & Reception

5:30 PM: General Admission Entry

7:00 PM: Great Hearts Program Begins

We are deeply grateful for our 2026 Great Hearts Gala Committee:

Joel and Emily Blosser (Anthem)

Karlie Stafford (Anthem)

Jeffrey and Megan Davis (Anthem)

Andrew and Rebecca Altman (Glendale)

Anthony and Desarae Puchta (Glendale)

Bryan and Ashley Dance (Glendale)

Matthew and Wanna Goddard (Lincoln) 

Sue Kuraja (Lincoln)

Bryan and Marybeth Burt (North Phoenix)

Todd and Katie Severson (North Phoenix)

Aaron and Lora Smith (Scottsdale)

Bryan and Shanda O'Donnell (Scottsdale)

Wendi Medders (Trivium)

Kent and Korenna Wilson (Veritas)

Valery Peep (Veritas) 

Robert and Kelsey Waer (Veritas)