Dr. Dan Hood, Principal
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Dr. Dan Hood, Principal
"My name is Dr. Dan Hood, and I am extremely proud to be the principal of this Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon and A+ High Performing School. I am incredibly proud of our students, faculty, and staff and all they have accomplished.
I have lived in Arizona for over 40 years, graduating from Mountain View High School in Mesa. I obtained my bachelor's degree at Arizona State University, my master's at Northern Arizona University, and a doctorate through Grand Canyon University. With over 30 years in education, I have seen many changes in the educational landscape. Gilbert Classical Academy is an answer to the changes in the landscape, providing a choice for parents who want their children to be ready and thrive in college.
The best part of my job is to watch students come into GCA as 7th-grade elementary students and leave as very independent, competent, articulate, and socially aware young adults ready to succeed at their next level."