Introducing the Class Cohort Program at WTMA
When the Academy opened its virtual doors in 2014, we offered a handful of literature and history classes. We taught one kind of math, and middle school classes were limited … Read More
Who Was Mary Dolciani, and What is Dolciani Math?
When it comes to women in mathematics, you may have heard of Ada Lovelace or Katherine Johnson. But what about Mary Dolciani? Dr. Mary Dolciani: An Iconic Mathematician Mary P. … Read More
Kira Nam Greene: Making her Own Space in the Classroom, Office, and Studio
A core value of the Well-Trained Mind Academy is the pursuit of life-long learning. We were thrilled, then, when students in the Class of 2025 had the chance to talk … Read More
Photobombing the Civil War: WTMA US History Classes Travel Back in Time
by Meredith Baker The Civil War was the first large-scale American conflict to be photographed. For the first time, the public could see soldiers in their camps, identify military leaders, … Read More
WTMA Newspaper Club Launches the Inaugural Issue of the Well-Trained Tribune
By Dr. Lisa Gentile, Faculty Mentor The Well-Trained Mind Academy is thrilled to announce the publication of our monthly digital student newspaper located in the community section of the WTMA … Read More
Bobby No More: Boris Fishman on Identity, Writing, and the Hustle
In November of 2021, author Boris Fishman spoke with the WTMA Class of 2025 about his work as a writer. Of course you would expect a writer to give eloquent … Read More
WTMA Celebrates Fall at Peace Hill Farm
On the first Saturday in November, WTMA instructors, students, and parents got together for a fun day at the Peace Hill Farm Fall Festival. There was live music, good food, … Read More
An Eerie Excursion in Richmond, Virginia
In celebration of Halloween, we are taking our readers on a short tour of two spooky places in Richmond, Virginia: The Poe Museum and Hollywood Cemetery. The Poe Museum The … Read More
WTMA Visits Colonial Williamsburg
In September of 2021, we had our first Academy-sponsored family meet-up in Colonial Williamsburg. Our school may be online-only, but we do have an actual office in Charles City, Virginia, … Read More
WTMA World Language Instructor Rebecca Mengle Reflects on Learning a New Language While Overseas
Knowing that I could take my job with me when we got the news we’d be stationed in South Korea was a huge relief. In my two years of teaching … Read More