Osk Huneycutt iis the owner and director of The Science Place. After working for many years at The Science Place as Head of Operations and lead director, she aquired ownership in 2024. She has taught innovative, hands-on science courses at several homeschool co-ops and enrichment programs across Northern Virginia, as well as The Sheridan School in Washington DC since 2014. She is a Charlotte Mason- trained teacher and has experience implementing several non-traditional teaching methods in a variety of settings. An avid nature-lover and adventurer who hails from wild and rugged Iceland, Osk is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, a Virginia Master Naturalist, and a guide for the Natural Leaders program. She led a weekly forest school playgroup for preschoolers. She homeschooled her adult daughter through high school and is currently homeschooling her son.
Huneycutt, Osk
Science
At Compass Since 2021 (instructor), 2019 (parent)
This Year's Classes (2025-2026)
Quarter(s): 1- Experimental Methods & Design: Animal Behavior
- Marine Biology: Oceanography
- Science Kids: Living World (10AM)
- Science Kids: Living World (2PM)
- Science Synergy: Biology Basics
- Scientist for a Day: Paleontologist, Geologist
- TinkerTech: Standout Structures
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Paleontologist, Geologist (11AM)
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Paleontologist, Geologist (12PM)
- CSI: Forensic Science Lab
- Experimental Methods & Design: Chemistry
- Marine Biology: Coastal Biomes
- Science Kids: Physics Fun (10AM)
- Science Kids: Physics Fun (2PM)
- Science Synergy: Physics Fundamentals
- Scientist for a Day: Physicist, Astronomer
- TinkerTech: Marvelous Machines
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Physicist, Astronomer (11AM)
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Physicist, Astronomer (12PM)
- Experimental Methods & Design: Environmental Science
- Marine Biology: Open Ocean Habitats
- Science Kids: Chemistry Sampler (10AM)
- Science Kids: Chemistry Sampler (2PM)
- Science Synergy: Chemistry Connections
- Scientist for a Day: Chemist, Medical Scientist
- TinkerTech: Transport & Thrust
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Chemist, Medical Scientist (11AM)
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Chemist, Medical Scientist (12PM)
- Dissection Lab: Comparative Anatomy
- Experimental Methods & Design: Microbiology & Human Behavior
- Marine Biology: Marine Animal Close-Up
- Science Kids: Earth & Space (10AM)
- Science Kids: Earth & Space (2PM)
- Science Synergy: Environmental Explorer
- Scientist for a Day: Biologist, Entomologist
- TinkerTech: Extreme Entertainment
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Biologist, Entomologist (11AM)
- Who Wants to Be a Scientist? Biologist, Entomologist (12PM)