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 in the past 15 years.

I have lived in Arizona for the past 44 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. Entering my 29th year of education and my 12th year as an administrator, 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.