Bradshaw, Elizabeth

Elizabeth graduated in Compass’s class of 2022 and is an upperclassman at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN (Class of 2026). She is majoring in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Elizabeth is the President of the Purdue Space Program, one of Purdue’s largest engineering organizations. She is also a member of … Read more

Cobb, Diane Wright

Diane Wright Cobb is a professional artist and long time art educator. Diane operates a small art studio in Herndon where she has led private art lessons and group classes for children and adults since 2010. She taught art to homeschooled students in grades K-12 at the High Country Home Educators program in Colorado Springs, … Read more

Preisinger, Kathy

“Over the years, my youngest son and my daughter have taken several classes with Kathy. In all my years in education, Kathy stands out as one of the best teachers I’ve ever seen. She is not only a master of the content she teaches (music), but…” -J.N. (Fairfax, VA)

Kornacki, Dr. John

Dr. John Kornacki is a recently retired college professor and administrator with more than 20 years of university-level teaching experience. Dr. Kornacki served as the Director of Education and Professor of Public Policy at the Law and Economics Center of George Mason University. Prior to that, he served as the Assistant Director of the Washington … Read more

Harmon, Judith

Judith Harmon earned a Bachelors Degree in Theater and Business Entrepreneurship from the University of Texas. She has been involved with theater since 2008, whether on stage or backstage. Judith works with several area theater groups including Sterling Playmakers, the Arlington Players, and the Washington Revels. She serves on the Board of Directors of Sterling … Read more

D’Cruz, Shona

Shona D’Cruz has been a hobby artist her entire life working in sculpture, mosaics, stained glass, floral, paper quilling, and jewelry with a passion towards functional and wearable art. Shona works at Maveric Mosaics with former Compass instructor and sculptor Bonnie Fitzgerald, and has recently founded her own business, Blue Hyacinth Mosaics, LLC. She sells … Read more

Hummer, Mike

Mike Hummer is a professional magician in the DC area. He performed full time at Al’s Magic Shop for 17 years. Mike is in demand for private parties and special engagements. He has performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll and numerous embassies. He has also performed his magic shows in the business community … Read more

Chelf, David

“My daughter very much enjoyed her class with David Chelf, and recommends it.” -E.B. (Fairfax, VA)

Fraser, Sarah

“Sarah Fraser made good attempts to engage my son in academic skill building, and she reached out to me to follow up on individual goals he had set and to suggest at-home strategies.” -C.S. (Fairfax, VA)

McClain, Shannon

Shannon McClain earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Master of Arts in the teaching of writing and literature from George Mason. Shannon worked as an elementary school teacher in Virginia and as a teacher/consultant with the Northern Virginia Writing Project, offering in-service presentations to kindergarten through university teachers. She works … Read more