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Kathryn Beirne earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education, Counseling and Development from George Mason University. She is certified in the Orton-Gillingham educational method and as an educational therapist through the National Institute for Learning Development. Kathryn works as both a professional and school counselor. She is the co-founder of … Read more
Ruth Jeantet earned Bachelors of Arts degrees in French and Spanish from Dickinson College. She studies English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. In college, Ruth completed language immersion programs in France, Spain, and Argentina. She has more than 20 years of experience teaching Spanish and French to students from preschool to twelvth grade. She has … Read more
Mercedes “Mercy” Wolverton is a Cybersecurity Engineering major at George MasonUniversity. She attended the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering inHuntsville, AL, and completed college coursework at Calhoun Community College asdual enrolled student. Mercy was homeschooled for the majority of her education whichafforded her the time to hone her expertise in coding, computer science, … Read more
Ryan Hughes is an Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology at both George Mason Universityand Northern Virginia Community College. He is also the Head Athletic Trainer for allstudent athletes at Annandale High School and works as a Certified Athletic Trainer forOrtho Virginia. Ryan also previously taught at California State University Northridge. Heearned a Master of Science in … Read more
Todd Lanier brings more than 30 years of experience as an educational consultant. He is the principal of the Lanier Education Group where he provides support for students and families in the areas of psycho-educational testing, academic screenings, diagnoses, coaching and counseling for a range of learning differences including ADHD, twice exceptional (2e), gifted, dyslexia, … Read more
Jessica Eastridge is an experienced instrumental music teacher, band director, and musician. She brings band experience from a variety of school settings including Riverbend Middle School in Sterling, VA; Hutto Middle School in Bainbridge, GA; and Pinckney Elementary School in Columbia, SC. Jessica has lead school concert bands along with specialty groups such as steel … Read more
Megan Fairchild comes to Compass with more than eight years of experience in early childhood education and human services as the Assistant Director of The Augusta School in Sterling, Virgina. There, she was in charge of code and licensing compliance, communications and marketing, administrative tasks, deliveries, and logistics. She served as the enrollment coordinator, liaison … Read more
Sherril Walker is an experienced customer service professional. She has held numerous positions in the hospitality industry including food service, hotel, and retail. Sherril has also worked as a caregiver and nanny throughout the New York/New Jersey region. She completed two Associates Degrees- in Liberal Studies and Hotel and Restaurant Management- from Houston Community College … Read more
Sheila Anwari is a coach and artist who facilitates the Creative Journalling afternoon club. Sheila uses her science and arts-influenced background to develop original curriculum, workshops, and seminars through her business, Therapeutic Arts Science and Growth Mindset (TASGM). She is passionate about teaching that art and science go hand-in-hand and that the intersection of these areas … Read more
Spark Reading LLC Jennifer Nowicki is Certified Academic Language Therapist, Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, and Certified Reading Specialist (M.ED., CALT, C-SLDS). She works with students of all ages across the literacy spectrum through her private practice, Spark Reading LLC, which is co-located at Compass’s Herndon learning center (Office H-10). Her services range from conducting … Read more
