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Dominion Blog

Sarah Wishard

Recent Posts

Summer Fun Suggestions for 2025

Ah, summer. A sweet time of sunshine, pool days, vacation, popsicles… and a house full of kids with no school to keep them busy. The relaxed schedule of summer is a great time to invite more leisure into the home and give your kids a chance to be...

Preparing Your Preschooler: Reading and Writing Readiness

Reading and writing are foundational skills for every student. Reading, in particular, is a vehicle for learning in any discipline, and a skill that leads to years of leisure as children become adults who enjoy the wealth of great literature...

A Thesis Is An Expression of Love

The following is a summary of an interview with Mr. Snider that you can find on the most recent episode of The Dominion Dispatch, our podcast all about life in the Dominion community. If you haven't listened yet, find the episode on Spotify and ...

Five Ideas for a Screen-Free Christmas Break

The holiday season and colder weather are here, and both pose the challenge of engaging antsy children while avoiding endless screen time. This time of year is the perfect opportunity to spark creativity, build resilience, and encourage outdoor play...

What is Orton-Gillingham And Why Do We Use It?

Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology is a time-tested, research-based approach to reading instruction. Originally created for students with dyslexia, the OG method has proved to be universally excellent for teaching reading.

Alumni Interview: Jack Houston

I recently sat down with alumnus Jack Houston, who graduated from Dominion in 2023. He is now attending Grove City College, and he answered a few questions for me after completing his first semester of freshman year. 

6 Places for Summer Fun With Kids in NoVA

Ah, summer. The perfect time to be outside, enjoy the sun, and have a more flexible schedule. As a school community that values family time, leisure, and living life to its fullest, we offer the following inspiration for unique family fun in...

Podcasts on Classical Education

Podcasts are such a convenient and interesting way to learn. I love how easy it is to pop in my headphones and go for a walk, do the dishes, or mow the lawn — all while learning about the latest startup in Silicon Valley or how to hack my morning...