People Category: Educational Partners
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness is a valued Compass partner which provides the commercial fitness equipment and youth fitness curriculum used in Compass PE, self defense, and jiu jitsu classes. Capital MMA was formed in 2001 at an Alexandria magnet school. Since then, Capital MMA has continued to develop a evidence-based kids’ curriculum that includes … Read more
Todd Lanier, Ed. S.
Todd Lanier brings more than 30 years of experience as an educational consultant. He is the principal of the Lanier Education Group where he provides support for students and families in the areas of psycho-educational testing, academic screenings, diagnoses, coaching and counseling for a range of learning differences including ADHD, twice exceptional (2e), gifted, dyslexia, … Read more
Anwari, Sheila
Therapeutic Arts Science and Growth Mindset (TASGM) Sheila Anwari is a Therapeutic Art Life Coach who designs and delivers innovative programs for children, teens, and adults that integreate Art and Science. Sheila uses her science and arts-influenced background to develop original curriculum, workshops, and seminars through her business, Therapeutic Arts Science and Growth Mindset (TASGM) … Read more
Nowicki, Jennifer
Spark Reading LLC Jennifer Nowicki is Certified Academic Language Therapist, Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, and Certified Reading Specialist (M.ED., CALT, C-SLDS). She works with students of all ages across the literacy spectrum through her private practice, Spark Reading LLC, which is co-located at Compass’s Herndon learning center (Office H-10). Her services range from conducting … 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
Schaaf, Melissa
Melissa Schaaf is a Certified Instructor with the American Heart Association. She is a faculty member of LawsonTEC, the largest independent training facility for American Heart Association Instructors in Northern Virginia. She also works with Cardiac Science, one of the largest manufacturers of AEDs. Melissa estimates that she has instructed more than 4000 people on … Read more
Rosecrans, Barbara
Barbara Rosecrans is a Sales Representative and Educational Consultant with Usborne Books & More. She has hosted Compass’s annual Fall Book Fair since 2017. She is able to assist families in making book selections to supplement homeschool curricula; support an emerging or reluctant reader; promote reading comprehension; challenge gifted learners; accommodate different learning styles; and … Read more