About Us

How we started

Compass Points Solutions originated in the spring of 2012 to meet the needs of students transitioning from elementary school to intermediate and middle school. Middle school can bring dramatic increases in the number of tests taken as well as increased homework loads. Students may find themselves overwhelmed by these demands because they have never been specifically taught the skills they need to manage their work or their time. Over the past several years, the number of complaints from parents about the amount of work and the number of tests students are taking has grown.

Compass Points Solutions, through its CPStudySmart class,  offers ways to help students learn specific skills to make their study time more effective and their school experience more successful. We offer one-on-one tutoring as well as special programs to help your child succeed.

Laura Stager has 20 years of teaching experience in addition to 32 years of raising children. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She obtained her teacher certification from University of North Texas followed by a Masters Degree in Education with specializations in science and technology from Southern Methodist University. In December of 2014, she completed a certification program for Talented and Gifted Education. 
Currently, Laura teaches fifth grade science in Highland Park Independent School District, Dallas, TX where she has been employed since 2006.

Rebecca Thompson has 24 years of teaching experience. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and completed her Masters Degree in Technology from Lamar University.
Currently, Rebecca teaches fourth grade in Highland Park Independent School District, Dallas, TX where she has been employed since 2007.