Administrative Assistant- Compass Fine Arts Academy

Kelly Knorst received her Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University.  Shortly afterward, she married her husband, Tom, who led her to Christ.  Kelly’s fond memories of ballet classes as a young girl caused her to seek the same for her daughters.  At this time, she was introduced to Melissa Martin and began her families’ journey into the Fine Arts.  Several years later, she joined dance classes herself and is a current student.  After being involved as a parent and student, Kelly joined Compass Fine Arts Academy in the role of Administrative Assistant.  Kelly and Tom have four daughters who are all involved in dance, music and art.

Art Instructor- Compass Fine Arts Academy

Michele A. Stibolt earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Illinois State University with a Major in Art Education. She has an Illinois/Kane County Teaching Certificate that covers Art Instruction from K-12.  She has experience teaching art at the secondary and middle school levels in Aurora at District 131 and elementary instruction at a private art school in Barrington. She continues to enhance her skills and talents by taking art and/or music classes each semester at Elgin Community College. She is accomplished in both 2-D and 3-D fine and practical art and design.  She designed and decorated large scale projects for numerous local churches including Willow Creek Community Church and Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Elgin.  She has also been successful in bringing creative design and vibrancy to retail stores and restaurants, as well as for individuals for weddings, anniversaries and funerals.  Her floral arrangements are renowned throughout the Northwest Suburbs. Michele has a passion for encouraging and nurturing the gifts and talents in her students. In addition to her passion for art and music, she is a world traveler with an interest in other cultures and a vibrant love of God’s marvelous creation. She and her husband have four children. They reside and attend church in Elgin, where Michele also serves actively in prayer and

worship and also at EHOP.           

Modern Dance Instructor- Compass Fine Arts Academy

KERRY OVERLIN began her dance training at Woodstock Ballet Studio, Judith Svalander's School of Ballet, and later U of I and Northern Illinois University. Her training at NIU included classes in ballet, modern, choreography studies and musical theatre. Upon graduating in 1999 with her B.A. in Theatre Arts, Kerry joined VibE Dance Theatre and performed at Dance Chicago and the Jazz Dance World Congress. Kerry returned to NIU in 2002 in the M.S.Ed Physical Education Program specializing in dance education. As a graduate assistant she taught ballet, modern and multicultural dance to NIU Students. She was also the assistant artistic director to the NIU Orchesis Dance Program. Kerry has taught both modern and ballet in the Rockford and Chicago areas. She currently teaches dance and physical education at Woodstock High School and leads their dance team. Kerry looks forward to sharing the love of Jesus and her love of dance to students at Compass.