Why Mrs. O’Drudy of Westminster School Dedicated Thirty-Six Years to Teaching Latin Any discussion of Latin inevitably leads to the phrase “dead language.” If Latin is, indeed, a dead language, why would anyone learn Latin today, and why did one teacher at Westminster School, a pre-kindergarten-to-eighth-grade private school based in Annandale, Virginia, steadfastly and enthusiastically […]
Is Private School the Answer to the Pandemic-Widened Education Gap?
The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t engaged in learning; instead, they experienced sadness and a sense of isolation. The situation was just overwhelming.” That’s Jena Kotler speaking about her two boys, ten-year-old Jonah Kauffman and eight-year-old Noah. When the pandemic forced public schools into virtual at-home learning, the family knew it wasn’t […]
Westminster School Celebrates 60 Years
Naming of a New Head of School Marks Just Three Appointees in Six Decades The year was 1962. John F. Kennedy was president. A postage stamp was $0.04. West Side Story took top honors at the Oscars, and the world gained The Tin Drum, by Günter Grass. It would be seven years before anyone stepped […]
Six Private School Myths
The Facts You Need before Enrolling Your Child in the Next School Year The right education can give students the foundation they need for future success. This applies to academics, but it is equally relevant to confidence, poise, leadership skills, interpersonal development, and more. This drive to give children the best possible start is the [...]
11 Questions to Ask When Planning for Your Child’s Education
Selecting the Virginia School That’s Right for You and Your Family If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that there’s nothing more important than your child’s education. Virtual learning was a challenge for every school, and as it continued, parents became increasingly aware that where children go to school, the values of that school, and the […]
6 Ways a Challenging Education Informs Your Life After School
From Careers to Empathy, How a Strong Foundation Sets You Up for Success Education is a foundational tool, and being developed in a challenging, well-rounded, in-depth curriculum from a young age offers lessons that students carry well beyond their school years. Add in the traditions, teaching staff, and diverse community Westminster offers, and students are […]
The Show Must (Safely) Go On!
How Westminster Adapted Its Drama Program through the Pandemic ? The arts are central to a balanced, comprehensive education. By participating in music, dancing, writing, theater, and other subsets of the arts, children—especially young, developing minds—derive invaluable academic, social, and emotional benefits. (See this literature review for a more detailed look at the benefits of […]
From Westminster to the White House
Meet Esteemed Westminster Alumnus Yohannes Abraham “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” —Marian Wright Edelman Education is something much more powerful and important than a set of facts in a textbook. It’s the means to open up opportunities, including those that […]
Thank You, Mr. Glover, for 45 Years of Incredible Service! ?
A Look Back at Ellis Glover’s Long, Storied Westminster School Career For nearly half a century, Mr. Ellis Glover has been an integral part of the Westminster family. Every student, staff member, and parent who had the opportunity to meet him was lucky to experience his warmth of spirit and be inspired by his love […]
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