Welcome to Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado.
In 2020, we made a commitment to the community of Northern Colorado to found a school worthy of the title of an American classical education—an education that befits the citizens of the United States and the local communities that form this nation. I want to thank you for choosing us as your partner in the education of your children. It is a partnership we do not take lightly, and we work hard to earn the trust you have placed in us.
The mission of Ascent Classical Academy is to train the minds and improve the hearts of our students through a classical, liberal arts education, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue, all within an orderly and disciplined environment.
The goal of a classical, liberal arts education is to equip students with the tools necessary to work toward fulfilling their purpose: to live a good life. To lead such a life, one must cultivate a thoughtful mind, a virtuous soul, and the ability to form meaningful human relationships. A classical, liberal arts education, therefore, directs students toward understanding what it means to be human and how to live a life that serves higher purposes. In doing so, this education remains true to its name, offering freedom: freedom from ignorance and vain pursuits unworthy of time and affection.
Such pursuits can only be achieved under the guidance of those who have traveled farther down the path than our students—those who can point them toward these higher purposes, provide support, and model what the pursuit of a good life looks like. Their care and dedication inspire students to cultivate proper affection: to seek truth, to defend and preserve what is good, and to love what is beautiful.
But a school cannot achieve this alone. We need the involvement of parents, community members, and like-minded organizations to come together to pass down the heritage we have received as Americans to the next generation.
I invite you to join us in the essential work of raising up young men and women who will one day take up this heritage in our stead when we are no longer here to defend and preserve it. If we do not, who will?
Thank you again for your support.
With Gratitude,
Annie Hiatt
About the Headmaster
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.