Martin, Austin

Austin Martin is the instructor for Compass high school robotics. Austin is also employed as a an embedded software engineer where he designs the hardware and software for a constellation of low-earth orbit navigation satellites. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia with an emphasis on the design … Read more

Huneycutt, Osk

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 … Read more

Klote, Svetlana

Svetlana Klote is a native Russian speaker, born in Kyrgyzstan in the former Soviet Republic. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations from Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU) but has lived in the United States since 2003. She can work with beginners, students of all ages, and those who are seeking practice … Read more

Bontrager, JR

JR Bontrager is a 3D printing and scanning specialist. He has worked with 3D Herndon since 2017 supporting inventors, entrepreneurs, designers, hobbyists, and students to visualize and model their creations in three dimensions with advanced designing, printing, and scanning technologies. JR additionally has more than 10 year’s experience in the professional gaming industry as a … Read more

Vrolyk, Ginny

Ginny Vrolyk is the Assistant Scriptwriter for acting classes at Compass. Ginny is a Theater major at Old Dominion University where she has held positions as cast, ensemble, and stagehand, including for the very first production of the “Time’s Up” by TréVeon Porchia. She has directed and starred in several student short films. Ginny is … Read more

Henry, Marybeth

Marybeth Henry has been a National Registry-certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Virginia-certified EMT with the Office of Emergency Management Services (EMS) since 2010. She is a Lieutenant and has been a volunteer EMT with Sterling Volunteer Rescue since 2010. Marybeth is a statewide Education Coordinator in the Virginia Office of EMS and serves as … Read more

Shreve, Tayler

Tayler Shreve is the instructor for Law and Order, Compass’s Criminal Justice courses. She is a PhD candidate (expected August 2023) and adjunct professor in Justice, Law, and Criminology at American University in Washington, DC. Tayler also earned a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at the University of South Florida. Her … Read more

Vanlandingham, Catherine

Catherine Vanlandingham is a reading specialist and experienced elementary educator. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Education with a minor in Language Arts and dual Master’s Degrees in Literacy & Curriculum and Education from George Mason University. She completed certification as a Reading Specialist and holds state teaching credentials in Virginia and West … Read more

Alchemy Ballet Academy

Alchemy Ballet Academy is a Compass Community Partner located two blocks away in the Monroe Business Park in Herndon. Alchemy Ballet is a nonprofit arts organization that was co-founded by longtime Compass parents, Tom and Keren Dolan, who previously served on the Board of Directors of the Reston Conservatory Ballet. Alchemy features the Vaganova ballet … Read more

Hallworth, Jennifer

Jennifer Hallworth earned both her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Mathematics from State University of New York (SUNY), in Potsdam, NY, where she was also honored with the Pi Mu Epsilon Award for excellence in mathematics. After college, Jen worked as an accredited actuary with MetLife Insurance. Most recently, she has shared her … Read more