Fitzpatrick, Kate

Kate Fitzpatrick is a professional French horn performer and educator with more than 20 years of experience teaching musicians of all levels, from beginners to collegiate players. She previously held the role of Principal Horn of the U.S. Air Force Band for 24 years, the only woman to hold the title in the band’s 84-year … Read more

Conradt, Heidi

Heidi Conradt is a former special education teacher and school counselor with more than two decades of service supporting learners with diverse needs. She holds a BS in Special Education, a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and a School Psychology Specialist Certificate, all from Brigham Young University. Heidi began her career as a school psychologist, … Read more

Daines, Hunter

Hunter Daines is a Latin tutor and classicist who earned a Bachelor’s degree in History with a concentration in Ancient Languages from Brigham Young University. He has a passion for translating historical texts from ancient languages, particularly Greek, Latin, and Hebrew, which he studied at the college level. He has expanded his linguistic interests through … Read more

Deason, Carole

Carole Deason is a dedicated educator with decades of experience working with children and adults in a variety of instructional settings. She has a robust background in international education and training. Carole worked for Fairfax County Public Schools for the last ten years, where she taught Language Arts with a focus on ESOL students. She … Read more

Worrell, Louisa

Louisa Worrell is an experienced early childhood education specialist with over two decades of career experience in corporate and private sectors of education. She has spent years designing and curating a comprehensive, play-based curriculum that aligns with preschool aged children’s interests and developmental stages. Louisa’s curriculum draws influence from a variety of styles, incorporating STREAMIN3 … Read more

Shock, Dr. Steffany

Dr. Staffany Shock is a an experienced instructor in violin and viola. She has taught at the the Harmonia School of Music and Art in Vienna and at the Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program in Harrisonburg, VA, since 2015. Professionally Steffany performs with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, and the Paragon Philharmonia. … Read more

Hartman, Winter

Winter Comini-Hartman is the owner and director of Loco Gymnastics Club in Ashburn,Virginia. A dedicated gymnast herself, she competed nationally for Northern Virginia GymnasticsAssociation before purchasing and reformulating the company in 2018. She is the head coach for the Loco Gymnastics Club girl’s competition team, which took home the gold medal at the 2024 Virginia … Read more

Babaev, Grand Master Rashad

GM Rashad Babaev is the Founder and CEO of GMChessPrep. Rashad is a world- renowned chess player- a FIDE (World Chess Federation) Grandmaster and trainer who works fulltime as a chess coach and mentor. He earned numerous international tournament victories and maintains a FIDA rating of 2525. Rashad is one of only 115 grandmasters residing in the United States. … Read more

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness is a valued Compass partner which provides the commercial fitness equipment and youth fitness curriculum used in Compass PE, self defense, and jiu jitsu classes. Capital MMA was formed in 2001 at an Alexandria magnet school. Since then, Capital MMA has continued to develop a evidence-based kids’ curriculum that includes … Read more