Learn more about our local real estate educators, how they found success in the industry, and how they’ll help find yours.
Starting a new career means working with industry experts to guide you through it. Our real estate educators provide years of expertise, relative to your area, to ensure a first-time pass on your exam — and success in your local market.
Jim Gingery obtained his California real estate license in 2001 and, in 2003, became a California supervising broker. His agents served clients from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, focusing on the greater Silicon Valley and San Francisco East Bay. In 2006, Jim also became a supervising broker in the state of Montana. Prior to real estate, Jim held leadership positions for Fortune 50 companies, Silicon Valley startups, and non-profits. He currently practices in California and is the 2023 president of the Montana Gallatin Association of Realtors, while also serving on the Montana Association of Realtors… 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… More
Jolita is an active real estate broker and past owner of Palms Real Estate Education Center in Palm Coast, Florida. She works in residential sales and specializes in Condominium/Homeowner’s Association (SOC) sales and real estate requirements. Retired from the U.S. Navy as a senior chief petty officer in 1999, Jolita has a background in analysis, trends, training, teaching, technology, and administration processes. Jolita hold’s a bachelor’s in business and a master’s in higher education (specifically adult education). She has written several real estate courses and licensing study materials. Currently, she also works in Florida community… 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… 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… 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… More
Katrina Washington, of Stratos Realty Group, is a licensed real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. She has represented clients in Maryland, Oklahoma, and Georgia through over 2,500 real estate transactions. Katrina has built a solid foundation of clients in these communities through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to putting her clients first. She studied business at the University of Maryland and, after, began working in real estate. Katrina devotes her time analyzing real estate markets across the country and assisting clients and customers with a variety… More
Kyle Skinner inadvertently entered real estate in 2002 when he purchased his first investment property to use as a rental and served as a landlord and property manager. Since then, he now owns a great deal of rental properties and, in 2011, he became a realtor/broker. In his tenure, Kyle worked as a realtor at Century 21, RE/MAX, and then at his own brokerage, Southern California Realty Group. He holds an associate’s degree in real estate from Cerritos College, as well as a real estate broker’s license. He also has a bachelor’s from the University… More