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
Osk Huneycutt is the director of operations and lead instructor for The Science Place. 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 … Read more
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
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
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
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 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
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
Jeff Virchow has taught ballroom dance since 1999 and has worked in theater since 2005. Mr. Virchow founded and runs the business, Dance at Home, based in Northern Virginia, though which he teaches private dance lessons. He taught at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in West Hartford, CT, and has competed in ballroom dance at … Read more
Manal Hussein earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a Virginia-certified middle and high school teacher. She started her teaching career in 2005 while also sponsoring science fairs and the school’s science newsletter. Notably, Ms. Hussein is trained in multisensory mathematics, which she implements in … Read more
