- From the instant the training session starts participants are learning whether online or in person. We activate their thirst from the moment the course begins and spend the session quenching it.
- People love to learn. It should be exciting and fun. When learners are engaged, they experience the thrill of learning. Our instructors respecting their mind, their time, and their career.
- Specific courses are regularly customized to suit the needs of the departments we serve, and we get excellent feedback because we have taken the time to understand the material we are covering, even if it is technical and considered mandatory.
- Completing course evaluations is a staple, and our own improvements often come from attendees’ reflections. We learn from you too! Our team is always looking for ways to make learning more efficient with mindfulness toward retention and usefulness.
- Can they use this skill/information tomorrow? That’s a question we are constantly asking ourselves. It works and helps us hone and discard information and content that isn’t needed.
- Adult learning theory including cooperative learning and focusing on best practices is a deliberate strategy and practice we use with ease and cooperation.
New-Team
Lee Comer
Chief Learning Officer
Ms. Comer has over 19 years of experience architecting and delivering innovative curriculum for government agencies -primarily law enforcement- throughout California.
Alex Ruiz
Trainer
Alejandro (Alex) Ruiz is a Deputy Probation Officer with over 19 years of experience in the criminal justice field.
Amanda Waldeck
Trainer
Brandi Curry
Trainer
Christina Nivela, MA
Instructor
James Hill
Trainer
James Hill is a Juvenile Hall Supervisor with over 23 years of experience. He helped develop the curriculum and teaches Juvenile Corrections Officers’ Core, teaching Prosocial Skills and Peace Officers Standards and Training courses for the Santa Clara County Probation Department.
Laura Lynn Reed
Trainer
Laura Lynn Reed is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
Lawrence Franco
Trainer
Martin Matsuda
Trainer
Martin Matsuda is a retired Assistant Division Chief from Sacramento County Probation. In his 28 years of service, he has extensive experience in juvenile institutions, both juvenile and adult field casework and specialized field assignments.
Michael Guerra
Trainer
Mike Raneses
Trainer
Mike Raneses is a 45-year veteran of California law enforcement: he has experience as a deputy sheriff and sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a probation officer with the Orange County Probation Department, and a parole agent with the California Department of Corrections.
Dr. Paul Chavez
Trainer
Rodolfo Longoria Jr
Trainer
Sara Bonilla
Trainer
Trista Hansen
Trainer
