Well-Trained Mind Academy offers a well-rounded education that goes beyond textbooks, and WTMA class cohort students recently had the incredible opportunity to meet Victoria Stanski, a seasoned humanitarian aid worker. … Read More
From the deck of a pitching ship to the skies over an NFL stadium, retired Commander Greg Lembo has seen a lot while in the Navy — and he shared … Read More
Homeschooling has always been a fantastic choice for families looking to individualize their student’s education. With the rise of online schooling platforms, homeschoolers have found new avenues to customize their … Read More
Transitions can be very hard. We hear that a lot when we talk about writing, growing up, our careers, and life overall. Human Resources Training Manager Jeff Collier talked with … Read More
Television and film writer and director Cristina Kinon met with our Class Cohort groups to talk about her journey as a creative. In this enlighteningsession, Ms. Kinon generously shared her … Read More
On the first day of Spring Break several Well-Trained Mind Academy students, guardians, and staff met up to explore Washington, D.C. All of our department chairs were able to attend–Mr. … Read More
In March 2023, our Well-Trained Mind Academy high school students had an engaging session with Carrie Cooper, Dean of University Libraries at William & Mary. This talk is part of … Read More
In our summer Digital Citizenship course at the Well-Trained Mind Academy, one of the topics we discuss is the appropriate and ethical use of artificial intelligence. Because the world of … Read More
Susan Wise Bauer, founder of the Well-Trained Mind Academy, knows a lot about homeschooling. When Dr. Bauer was still a preschooler, her mother taught her older brother to read. She was … Read More
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