Invest in bright futures, donate to our future:

Your donation helps provide transportation, scholarships for uniforms, field trip opportunities, books, and classroom materials for students who need support. This is all going towards our 2026 launch. We are applying for grants, scholarships and will be holding fundraising events.

How Your Contribution Helps:

100% of contributions directly support student programming, including:

  • Transportation assistance for field trips

  • Uniform scholarships for families in need

  • Books and educational materials

  • Cultural enrichment experiences

  • Classroom supplies and equipment

Tax Information:

Dashwood Academy Prep is currently in the process of registering as a Washington nonprofit corporation and applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. At this time, contributions are not tax-deductible. We will notify donors when our 501(c)(3) status is approved, and future donations will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We do not currently claim to be a 501(c)(3) but are working to have that done in the next few weeks.

We expect to receive our nonprofit determination by December 28th 2025 at the LATEST.

Base

$25

Books and materials

$150

Getting Started

$50

Sponsor a Student

$200

Rising Star

$75

Sponsor a Field trip

$250

Uniform Fund

$100

Classroom support

$300

Our staff

  • She joins us with a diverse educational background. She holds two associate's degrees—one from Snow College in Communications and Education, and one in University Studies from Utah Valley University. She earned an honors bachelor's degree in History and Art History with a minor in Sustainability and a Global Intercultural Distinction from UVU. She just graduated from Arizona State University with a master's in History and is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Public History. She is a deferred Teach for America corps member. She serves as our Headmaster and enrichment coordinator. Once she relocates to Seattle, a new coordinator will take her place while she continues in administration remotely.

  • With a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Utah Valley University emphasizing Youth Justice, Damon is our ideal Compliance Officer. He is known for his work with special needs adults and in the Juvenile Justice sector. He currently joins us remotely. He has plans to pursue a Juris Doctor and is currently practicing for the bar exam. Next semester he starts his graduate certification in Social Justice, focusing on Youth Rights.

  • Ben joins us in administration as our Student Life Representative and Communications Specialist. He serves as our liaison between families and staff. He has a bachelor's degree in Family Studies and a certification in Leadership from Utah Valley University. His role is hybrid at the moment and will adapt with the program. Ben plans to eventually pursue a certification from ASU in Mediation. He completed his practicum at the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia Basin in 2023 and has experience as a COPE director with the Boy Scouts of America.

Our Volunteer Team

Our current team consists of dedicated founding families and community volunteers who are investing their time and expertise because we believe these children deserve better educational options. All volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks to ensure student safety. As we build toward our five-year goal of becoming a fully accredited private school with professional staff, we're starting with passionate, background-checked tutors and mentors who refuse to accept the status quo.

Join Our Team – Now Hiring for 2026-2027

We are actively seeking passionate mentors and enrichment coordinators to join our team for the 2026-2027 launch!

What We're Looking For:

  • Lifelong learners, tutors, and mentors who are passionate about student success

  • Individuals with subject-matter expertise in core academic areas

  • Community members committed to classical education and character development

  • Those who believe every child deserves access to excellent enrichment

Position Types:

  • Academic Mentors (various subjects)

  • Enrichment Coordinators

  • Lab Science Instructors

  • Arts & Cultural Enrichment Leaders

Requirements:

  • Comprehensive background checks

  • Fingerprinting (required for all positions)

  • Commitment to Dashwood's mission and values

Compensation: Competitive compensation packages available for the 2026-2027 school year.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief statement of interest to community@dashwoodschool.org

Note: This enrichment program is currently in development. Positions are for our 2026 launch as an educational enrichment program, prior to our long-term goal of becoming a fully accredited private school.

This program is under development and not yet open to the public. Staff will be chosen by parents/guardians and our board.

  • "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever"

    Mahatma Gandhi

  • "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel"

    -Socrates

  • "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young"

    -Henry Ford

  • “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.”

    -Jiddu Krishnamurti