Ms. Annie Hiatt is an accomplished teacher, administrator, and entrepreneur with a well-rounded background spanning classical education, change management, professional training, and business ownership. As the Dean of Academics at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, she plays a pivotal role in supporting teachers, parents, and students in academic progress and post-graduate planning. In addition to her administrative duties, she teaches middle school mathematics and high school economics, while overseeing enrollment, student services, and intervention teams.

A key member of the campus leadership team for the past two years, Ms. Hiatt has been instrumental in shaping the academic, cultural, and operational success of the school. She was  a Headmaster Fellow for Ascent Classical Academies, further refining her expertise in classical education leadership and school administration.

Beyond her work in education, Ms. Hiatt has demonstrated her entrepreneurial abilities through multiple successful ventures. She was the owner and artist behind The Shop at Hiatt Farms, a boutique woodworking studio specializing in marquetry art and custom laser-engraved projects. Additionally, she co-owned APF Construction, LLC, a general contracting company, where she managed design, communications, logistics, and bookkeeping.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Hiatt contributed to the field of change management as a Training Auditor and Research & Development specialist at Prosci, Inc., where she evaluated instructor performance and helped refine training programs and published content.

Ms. Hiatt holds a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado at Boulder.