PHTA Instructor Assessment School
The PHTA Instructor Assessment School is designed to verify students’ ability to educate and to provide mentorship to the candidates who wish to become PHTA Instructors. The school, administered by the CPO Instructor Assessment Committee, will prepare students to teach PHTA products and programs.
Application for the Assessment School
To be considered, a candidate must:
Applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Completion of the application and requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the school.
After Submitting Your Application
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Upcoming Instructor School Schedule
Physical Instructor School Schedule
October 10-12, 2022
Houston, TX
Member Registration: $1,500
Non-member Registration: $1,800
Virtual Instructor School Schedule
April 10-14, 2023
Member Registration: $1,200
Non-member Registration: $1,500
Class will be held on Zoom.
The CPO Instructor Assessment Committee is a committee of PHTA Instructors that act as a resource to PHTA's Education Department. Each Assessment Committee member assists in in-person and virtual instructor trainings. Committee members assess each candidate's performance in teach-backs for assigned chapters, interaction with other candidates, and final examination scores. Recommendations are provided for ongoing assessment practices to enhance the candidates' experience and takeaway from each school.
Natalie Hood
Staff Liaison
Director of Instructor Relations
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Fontaine C. Piper, Ph.D.
Chair
Dean Emeritus
Truman State University
Paul Blake
Owner
American Pool Consultants
Connie Sue Centrella
International Education Consultant
Gary Fraser
PHTA CPO Instructor
Abiezer Gonzalez
Kendar Pool Service
Shane Ince
General Manager
Aquatics Information
Wayne Ivusich
Manager of Education & Technical Services
Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Gretchen Julian
Retired, Sr. Director - Auxiliary Operations and Services
Kent State University
Steve Lintz
Head Coach
Sierra Nevada Masters
Julio Limón, CPOI
Automation, Service Manager
LATAM & Caribbean
Pentair
Phil Reynolds
PHTA CPO Instructor
Laura M. Suppes, Ph.D.
Public Health and Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Roy Vore, Ph.D.
Vore & Associates
Questions? Contact nhood@phta.org.