Testimonials for Nancy Dayton

See what parents are saying about their students’ experiences!

My daughter has enjoyed being in Mrs. Dayton’s English class. Her writing, grammar and comprehension skills have significantly improved this year. Mrs. Dayton has been so patient and kind with the class and created a structured learning environment that allowed our daughter’s confidence to grow. Mrs. Dayton is very organized and knowledgable. She provides excellent feedback on assignments. I would highly recommend any of Mrs. Dayton’s classes! – Lindsay S.

We are so thankful that both of our children took Latin from Nancy Dayton this past year! Mrs. Dayton is truly a gifted teacher. We were amazed how much are children learned and they had fun, too! – Christine M.

We may need a Nancy Dayton writing course for parents –  we’re struggling to put into words our delight over her teaching!! Under Nancy’s tutelage our two middle school sons have made notable progress in a whole range of skills related to writing, reading, analysis, and scholarly organization. We see their development every day, and it has translated into dramatic gains on standardized tests. Somehow, in the process of getting these boys into academic high gear, Nancy has also won their hearts!! – Joel R.

Her classes were well organized and fun. My children enjoyed them and learned a lot. – Julie C.

I sat in on most of Magistra Dayton’s Song School Latin classes with my Kindergartener. She was able to command the children’s attention without ever being harsh or overly silly. She easily redirected them to tasks when they wandered off topic. She was patient and kind. I was skeptical that my son would participate well when the shelter-in-place started and she offered to continue through digital Zoom classes. I was impressed when she was even able to keep him engaged on that platform. – Leigh Ann K.

Testimonials about The Lost Tools of Writing Summer Bootcamp

As a homeschooling parent less familiar with classical learning, Nancy clearly explained terms and created a useful and engaging workshop. Utilizing the Lost Tools method we formulated our issue, picked our position, and wrote our own essay – all within a week! I appreciated her fearless, student-guided and very practical approach to teaching.  Now with my newfound knowledge and confidence in Lost Tools, I’m fired up about teaching writing this year to my high school student. – Shawna M.

The Lost Tools of Writing class was excellent and very practical.  It is one thing to read through the teacher’s manual, but it is extremely helpful to hear Nancy’s tips and advice, and be able to ask questions after going through the different writing steps. – Lisa R.