Belinda has been an active real estate agent for 30 years, specifically in residential real estate. As a distinguished teacher in real estate education for 24 years — including writing real estate content — she currently teaches livestream classes for Colibri Real Estate. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Belinda integrates a strong work ethic, mixed with a little humor, into her classrooms. Belinda currently holds a Certified Long Distance Learning Instructor certificate, as well as a Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.
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David Khawam
David Khawam
Licensed to teach in: PennsylvaniaDavid, a Philadelphian native, received his bachelor’s of arts and science at Temple University; he graduated with his juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg. Since then, he’s worked in real estate for over 21 years. In his tenure, David has served as executor director of redevelopment in New Jersey and as the presiding Camden County commissioner over condemnation hearings. He’s worked in residential real estate sales to the pre-development of the Scarlet Pearl Casino and resort in D’Iberville, Mississippi. David has been an instructor with Colibri Real Estate since 2021, helping… More
David, a Philadelphian native, received his bachelor’s of arts and science at Temple University; he graduated with his juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg. Since then, he’s worked in real estate for over 21 years. In his tenure, David has served as executor director of redevelopment in New Jersey and as the presiding Camden County commissioner over condemnation hearings. He’s worked in residential real estate sales to the pre-development of the Scarlet Pearl Casino and resort in D’Iberville, Mississippi. David has been an instructor with Colibri Real Estate since 2021, helping students achieve success in passing the Pennsylvania real estate exam. He also holds a Certified Long Distance Learning Instructor (CDEI) certificate. -
Heidi Brush
Heidi Brush
Licensed to teach in: PennsylvaniaHeidi M. Brush is a licensed realtor in Pennsylvania (real estate sales). She earned her Ph.D. in communications from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has extensive teaching and communications experience, which she draws upon heavily in her real estate business. Heidi taught at several universities, including University of New Hampshire, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Penn State University. Heidi is also a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI). She currently teaches online real estate classes for Colibri Real Estate. -
James Vargo
James Vargo
Licensed to teach in: PennsylvaniaJames Vargo currently teaches real estate courses for both Colibri Real Estate and its sister school in Ohio, Hondros College. He teaches pre-licensing courses for Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington; he also teaches continuing education and post-licensing courses. James has been connected to Hondros for over 30 years, teaching real estate at the school since 1990. Additionally, he’s been a practicing attorney in Ohio since 1983, involved primarily in estate planning and real estate. He obtained his Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) in 2021; James is also a member of the REEA and earned the Distinguished Faculty title by Hondros College. -
Jonathan Coles
Jonathan Coles
Licensed to teach in: PennsylvaniaJonathan is a second-generation REALTOR® with over 15 years of active experience in the real estate industry and a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. He holds a broker’s license in four states. In Pennsylvania and Virginia, Jonathan served on numerous local, state, and national REALTOR® committees, including local board president in Pennsylvania, as well as vice chair of RPAC fundraising with the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS. Jonathan has served on both the Pennsylvania and Virginia CRS Chapters and the National Real Estate Business Institute Board of Directors. Jonathan actively works with buyers and… More
Jonathan is a second-generation REALTOR® with over 15 years of active experience in the real estate industry and a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. He holds a broker’s license in four states. In Pennsylvania and Virginia, Jonathan served on numerous local, state, and national REALTOR® committees, including local board president in Pennsylvania, as well as vice chair of RPAC fundraising with the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS. Jonathan has served on both the Pennsylvania and Virginia CRS Chapters and the National Real Estate Business Institute Board of Directors. Jonathan actively works with buyers and sellers in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. markets with KW Metro Center. He is also a trainer/mentor of new agents within his brokerage. Jonathan owns and operates a real estate school, Queen Academy of Real Estate, which is licensed in Virginia. In addition to writing his own courses for agents, Jonathan teaches pre-licensing and a number of the NAR Center for REALTOR Development courses through Queen Academy. -
Melanie McLane
Melanie McLane
Licensed to teach in: PennsylvaniaMelanie McLane is a second-generation REALTOR®; she is also an appraiser, a broker, and an educator. She owns and operates Jackson Real Estate in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Melanie holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS. She is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and teaches USPAP as an Appraisal Qualifications Board-approved instructor. She has also written numerous real estate courses. In 1979, she was named Penn State University’s Real Estate Instructor of the Year. She has served… More
Melanie McLane is a second-generation REALTOR®; she is also an appraiser, a broker, and an educator. She owns and operates Jackson Real Estate in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Melanie holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS. She is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and teaches USPAP as an Appraisal Qualifications Board-approved instructor. She has also written numerous real estate courses. In 1979, she was named Penn State University’s Real Estate Instructor of the Year. She has served as president for her local association, West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®, and a district vice president for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. Additionally, Melanie served on various NAR committees, task forces, and forums. In 2008, she was inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame as an instructor, and in 2012, she was named RSPS of the Year for her contributions to the RSPS course. -
Noel Sleilati
Noel Sleilati
Noel is a native of New York State’s Southern Tier and has always had a passion for educating others. He obtained two bachelor’s degrees from Syracuse University in mathematics and linguistics, then went on to pursue a master’s degree in teaching from State University of New York-Cortland with a concentration in mathematics. When he isn’t teaching in the real estate world, Noel continues to tutor students in grades 8-12 with various math topics.
