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

Hay, Zoe

Zoe Hay is a program assistant with extensive experience providing support in fast-paced environments. Her previous experience providing detail-focused, client-facing service to customers at companies such as The UPS Store, FED EX and Wegmans Food Market have equipped her with the necessary skills to provide outstanding customer service to Compass families.

Byers, Raissa

Raissa Byers is a program assistant with a background in art and early childhood education. She previously worked as an assistant preschool teacher at Kindercare Learning Center in Chantilly, VA and A Child’s Place Preschool and Childcare Centers in Richmond, VA. Raissa was an instructor at Mindframe Education, where she taught courses such as 3D … Read more

Kaboff, John

John Kaboff is a distinguished cellist and educator based in the Washington, D.C. area. He is the founder and director of The Kaboff Cello School, where he has been teaching pre-college students since 1995. He has earned accolades for his teaching by numerous world-class cellists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Janos Starker. His students have achieved notable … 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