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George Williams

George Williams

Licensed to teach in: Missouri

As a Missouri native, George has lived primarily in the Kansas City area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, as as well as a law degree and advanced collegiate legal training. He’s a retired practicing attorney and a licensed real estate agent. George has been a college instructor for over a decade, and he enjoys the challenges and changes that real estate law and practice involve. His career centers around real estate, both professionally and personally, and he looks forward to meeting and developing a dynamic interaction with Colibri Real Estate students.
Giovanna Mancuso

Giovanna Mancuso

Licensed to teach in: Florida, New York

Giovanna is a retired New York public school teacher and, for the last six years, a licensed New York real estate salesperson specializing in new construction. She began her career in real estate seven years ago as a licensed Florida real estate sales associate; now, she’s also a Florida real estate broker associate. Giovanna, practicing in both New York and Florida, combines her years of teaching experience with her tenure in real estate to deliver superior education as an instructor with Colibri Real Estate.
Harry Mehlman

Harry Mehlman

Licensed to teach in: New Jersey

Harry earned his New Jersey real estate license in 1978. In his tenure, he’s sold re-sale and new construction homes, as well as commercial real estate. He also produced and hosted an industry-related local TV program, “”Getting Real Estate.”” The show taught viewers about buying and selling real estate. After producing 200 shows, Harry entered radio and began hosting a live real estate program called “”Spotlight on Real Estate””; it aired for over four years on local radio. As chairman of the public relations committee for the Atlantic City and County Board of REALTORS (ACCBOR),… More
Harry earned his New Jersey real estate license in 1978. In his tenure, he’s sold re-sale and new construction homes, as well as commercial real estate. He also produced and hosted an industry-related local TV program, “”Getting Real Estate.”” The show taught viewers about buying and selling real estate. After producing 200 shows, Harry entered radio and began hosting a live real estate program called “”Spotlight on Real Estate””; it aired for over four years on local radio. As chairman of the public relations committee for the Atlantic City and County Board of REALTORS (ACCBOR), Harry also conducted many first-time homebuyer seminars. Awarded “Realtor of the Year,”” he held several leadership positions with ACCBOR and was eventually elected as president for 2000-2001. During that time, he was also a real estate columnist for a local weekly newspaper. Currently, Harry is actively licensed in New Jersey as a real estate broker and is certified to teach both pre-licensing and continuing education courses.
Heidi Brush

Heidi Brush

Licensed to teach in: Pennsylvania

Heidi 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.
Holly Ewert

Holly Ewert

Licensed to teach in: Georgia

Originally from the Midwest, Holly has lived in Atlanta since 1995, working in the city’s real estate market for more than 25 years. Her appreciation for real estate stems from her family’s involvement in residential and commercial property development over many generations in the U.S., France, and Switzerland. Holly has been instrumental in multi-million dollar turnkey developments, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Holly has experience as a general contractor, residential and commercial property manager, salesperson, associate broker, broker/owner and instructor. She is a licensed Georgia broker, a Gold Standard Instructor, and an active member… More
Originally from the Midwest, Holly has lived in Atlanta since 1995, working in the city’s real estate market for more than 25 years. Her appreciation for real estate stems from her family’s involvement in residential and commercial property development over many generations in the U.S., France, and Switzerland. Holly has been instrumental in multi-million dollar turnkey developments, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Holly has experience as a general contractor, residential and commercial property manager, salesperson, associate broker, broker/owner and instructor. She is a licensed Georgia broker, a Gold Standard Instructor, and an active member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, GREEA (Georgia Real Estate Educators Association), and REEA (Real Estate Educators Association). She is also a certified mortgage specialist and an ASHI-certified home inspector.
Isabelle Perkins

Isabelle Perkins

Licensed to teach in: Massachusetts

Isabelle Perkins’ real estate career started after yet another family move and a desire to understand the workings of the business. Originally, she came from a corporate background, working as part of site acquisition/ development. Over the past 25 years, Isabelle started selling residential real estate, then co-owned an independent brokerage and became licensed as an instructor in 2003. Currently, she works as a full-time instructor, online and offline, which includes teaching and writing course material. She is constantly looking for opportunities to stay current with the real estate industry and share her knowledge. Licensed… More
Isabelle Perkins’ real estate career started after yet another family move and a desire to understand the workings of the business. Originally, she came from a corporate background, working as part of site acquisition/ development. Over the past 25 years, Isabelle started selling residential real estate, then co-owned an independent brokerage and became licensed as an instructor in 2003. Currently, she works as a full-time instructor, online and offline, which includes teaching and writing course material. She is constantly looking for opportunities to stay current with the real estate industry and share her knowledge. Licensed as a Broker in Massachusetts and a broker-salesperson in New Jersey, she holds the following designations and certifications: MCNE, GRI, ABR, SRS, SRES, GREEN, EcoBroker, SFR, BPOR, AHWD, MRP, RENE, ePRO. She is also a member of REEA and a graduate of the ITI Institute. Additionally, Isabelle is CDEI-certified.
Ivy Beloff

Ivy Beloff

Licensed to teach in: New York

Ivy has over 30 years of real estate experience in commercial real estate investing, property sales, and real estate education. She has been a licensed real estate instructor for over 17 years, following 20 years as a teacher and guidance counselor in the New York Public School system. Additionally, Ivy is president and founder of Ivy Real Estate Education, Inc. and is the president of SLC Conference Centers. With her extensive background in education and counseling, Ivy is a valuable asset to all of her students inside and outside of the classroom. Her key to… More
Ivy has over 30 years of real estate experience in commercial real estate investing, property sales, and real estate education. She has been a licensed real estate instructor for over 17 years, following 20 years as a teacher and guidance counselor in the New York Public School system. Additionally, Ivy is president and founder of Ivy Real Estate Education, Inc. and is the president of SLC Conference Centers. With her extensive background in education and counseling, Ivy is a valuable asset to all of her students inside and outside of the classroom. Her key to success, which she shares with her students, is to constantly strive to achieve your goals and, once they are accomplished, to reach even higher.
Jack Bennett

Jack Bennett

Jack has been a Florida real estate instructor since 1985. He also holds a Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designation from the Real Estate Educators Association and Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) from Association of Real Estate License Law Officials. He has been involved with technical reviews and content suggestions for many real estate textbooks for two publishers.
Jackie Kuder

Jackie Kuder

Licensed to teach in: California

Jackie Kuder has more than 20 years of experience as a residential real estate professional. She also has 5-plus years of experience teaching pre-licensing classes, including: Principles, Practice, and Legal Aspects, as well as teaching a two-day exam prep class to help students pass the state exam. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration and marketing/management from California State University-Fullerton. Jackie also has a Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law.
Jacqueline Talpa

Jacqueline Talpa

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Jacqueline has been in real estate for over 20 years. She’s licensed as an agent in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and D.C. In her career, Jacqueline regularly works with investors, whether they are buying investment properties, primary residences, or second homes.
James Vargo

James Vargo

Licensed to teach in: Pennsylvania

James 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.
Janice Price

Janice Price

Licensed to teach in: Indiana

Licensed in two Midwest states, Janice started in the real estate sales side of the business over 30 years ago and continues today as a top producer. In her tenure, she also managed real estate offices, earned numerous designations, and worked to get her mortgage loan originators license. She was also Multiple Listing Service president. To balance her love of real estate, Janice established the Price School of Real Estate Education in 1996 and became a master instructor in Indiana and Illinois. She developed and taught pre-licensing courses, training programs, and continuing education courses. After… More
Licensed in two Midwest states, Janice started in the real estate sales side of the business over 30 years ago and continues today as a top producer. In her tenure, she also managed real estate offices, earned numerous designations, and worked to get her mortgage loan originators license. She was also Multiple Listing Service president. To balance her love of real estate, Janice established the Price School of Real Estate Education in 1996 and became a master instructor in Indiana and Illinois. She developed and taught pre-licensing courses, training programs, and continuing education courses. After earning a CCDS (Certified Career Development Specialist) designation, Janice became a national trainer for Prudential Real Estate.
Jeff Haring

Jeff Haring

Licensed to teach in: California

For over 40 years, Jeff Haring has been a realtor in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. He specializes in selling homes and land, procuring leases, and property management. For over a decade, Jeff was a sales manager for a national brokerage with three offices and over 100 sales agents. During that time, he trained and coached many new licensees to improve their knowledge, skills, and selling ability. Over the years, Jeff has served on several association panels and committees, with an emphasis on legal support issues. He’s eager to help anyone interested in a career in real estate to excel in this industry.
Jenny Linich

Jenny Linich

Licensed to teach in: South Carolina

Jenny Linich is an active, top-producing broker in South Carolina and North Carolina, primarily serving the Charlotte metro area. Since earning her real estate license in 1985, she’s worked in several sectors of the industry, including: new home sales and management, custom home construction, property management, and general brokerage. In 2007, after relocating to Charlotte from Arizona, Jenny began teaching pre-licensing, Advanced Principles, Broker A & B, Property Management, and continuing education in South Carolina.
Jenny McAtee

Jenny McAtee

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Jenny has over 15 years in real estate investing experience. She has been a licensed sales agent since 2018 and has earned her GRI and SRES designations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Jenny is also a Gold Standard Instructor through the Real Estate Educators Association. Along with her real estate experience, Jenny has an extensive background in information technology, systems management/development, and project management. She earned her master’s from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in adult learning theory, instructional design, and human performance. She loves to teach and share her knowledge and experience so others may benefit as they start begin their own real estate journey.
Johnell Woody

Johnell Woody

Licensed to teach in: Georgia

Johnell Woody is a real estate broker, licensed instructor, coach, and trainer. Johnell is passionate about real estate, devoting decades to the industry, all the while promoting the importance of life-long learning. She was first licensed as a real estate professional by the California Department of Real Estate in 1972. Johnell holds an associate’s degree in business law from Cerritos College, California, with a real estate emphasis. She also holds a bachelor’s from Kennesaw State University, Georgia, in integrative studies with an emphasis on psychology, communication, and theatre. Additionally, Johnell holds a master’s degree in… More
Johnell Woody is a real estate broker, licensed instructor, coach, and trainer. Johnell is passionate about real estate, devoting decades to the industry, all the while promoting the importance of life-long learning. She was first licensed as a real estate professional by the California Department of Real Estate in 1972. Johnell holds an associate’s degree in business law from Cerritos College, California, with a real estate emphasis. She also holds a bachelor’s from Kennesaw State University, Georgia, in integrative studies with an emphasis on psychology, communication, and theatre. Additionally, Johnell holds a master’s degree in integrated global communication. Johnell was also awarded the KSU Leadership Program Certificate. Currently, she is a member of GAR Professional Development Committee, a director on the GREEA Board, and co-chair of the REEA Education Committee. Johnell is under contract to author a textbook on real estate finance for a California community college.
Jonathan Coles

Jonathan Coles

Licensed to teach in: Pennsylvania

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… 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.
Kamyrn Willis

Kamyrn Willis

Licensed to teach in: Massachusetts

Kamryn DuBois is an accomplished real estate broker with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She began her career in 2006 and quickly rose to success, opening her own firm, Trust Realty One, in 2007. Kamryn successfully ran her business for 15 years until 2022 when she decided to transition to a new opportunity. Kamryn has been a state-approved real estate instructor since 2012. Around that time, she also opened a successful real estate school. She teaches pre-license courses and a number of approved continuing education courses for Massachusetts and Maine. Kamryn’s favorite… More
Kamryn DuBois is an accomplished real estate broker with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She began her career in 2006 and quickly rose to success, opening her own firm, Trust Realty One, in 2007. Kamryn successfully ran her business for 15 years until 2022 when she decided to transition to a new opportunity. Kamryn has been a state-approved real estate instructor since 2012. Around that time, she also opened a successful real estate school. She teaches pre-license courses and a number of approved continuing education courses for Massachusetts and Maine. Kamryn’s favorite CE topics to teach include technology in real estate, Fair Housing, AHWD, and ABR. Since 2018, Kamryn has also been an instructor with Colibri Real Estate, where she works as both a live instructor for the distance learning program and the asynchronous program. In addition to her work as an instructor, Kamryn is currently a broker associate for Keller Williams, a leading real estate company, where she continues to excel.
Kathleen Khan

Kathleen Khan

Licensed to teach in: California

In 2001, Kathleen received her California real estate salesperson license. Long hours of open houses, in-person loan applications, and loan signing services helped her create a list of to-dos for buyers, sellers, and the other agents she worked with to cover anything necessary to make each process as smooth as possible. Kathleen found that she enjoyed training other agents as much as helping borrowers buy and refinance their homes. She graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s in creative writing and a master of science in entertainment business from Full Sail University. Now, she also has… More
In 2001, Kathleen received her California real estate salesperson license. Long hours of open houses, in-person loan applications, and loan signing services helped her create a list of to-dos for buyers, sellers, and the other agents she worked with to cover anything necessary to make each process as smooth as possible. Kathleen found that she enjoyed training other agents as much as helping borrowers buy and refinance their homes. She graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s in creative writing and a master of science in entertainment business from Full Sail University. Now, she also has a Ed.S. in higher education from Regent University and is on track to land a Ph.D. To date, Kathleen has 20 years of experience in the real estate field, 12 years in business management, and 15 years as an educator.
Kevin Felder

Kevin Felder

Licensed to teach in: Texas

Kevin is a licensed real estate broker; hear earned his Texas brokers license in 1996. He holds an associate’s degree in real estate from Richland College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Texas-Dallas. In his tenure, Kevin earned seven real Estate designations: ABR, CRP, GDS, NRES, RDC, TCLS, TCLPM. For 15 years, he taught pre-licensing courses at Richland College and, today, teaches with Colibri Real Estate. To date, Kevin estimates that he’s prepared more than 1,000 students for the Texas real estate exam.