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
“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)
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
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)
