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
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
“My daughter very much enjoyed her class with David Chelf, and recommends it.” -E.B. (Fairfax, VA)
“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)
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
Rebecca Sticha is the Compass instructor for LEGO engineering, robotics, science enrichment, and math classes. Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester. She worked as an engineer and tutor before discovering her passion for teaching STEM concepts through projects and play.
“My youngest daughter has been in Madame Pinover’s class for the last 2 years. She loves the class and loves Edwige. My interactions with Edwige have been professional and friendly. She makes learning a language fun and interactive…” -A.B. (Fairfax, VA)
“My son LOVED his cooking class with Mrs. Mimi! It was his absolute favorite of all the classes he took. Each week he was eager to attend her class and always spoke very highly of her! Great class, exceptional teacher.” -H.B. (Warrenton, VA)
“My student has studied with Tia Murchie-Beyma for the past few years. I consider Tia to be an exceptional teacher…” -D.H. (Herndon, VA)
“Taliesin Knol is FANTASTIC!! My son has taken every class offered by Taliesin on Wednesdays for a couple years now. He learns a ton and couldn’t be happier in his classes.” -R.N. (McLean, VA)
