Ramsey, Ashley

Ashley Ramsey earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Frostburg State University. She has worked with homeschoolers in the Northern Virginia area for more than a decade. Ashley has taught higher-level high school math as well as elementary math for her own children.

Beirne, Kathryn

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

Jeantet, Ruth

Ruth Jeantet earned a Bachelor of Arts 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 12th grade. She has … Read more

Wolverton, Mercedes “Mercy”

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

Hughes, Ryan

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, Ed. S.

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

Eastridge, Jessica

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

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

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

Anwari, Sheila

Therapeutic Arts Science and Growth Mindset (TASGM) Sheila Anwari is a Therapeutic Art Life Coach who designs and delivers innovative programs for children, teens, and adults that integreate Art and Science. 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) … Read more