The Central Division

Instructor Development Program

Teach to Lead: Building Excellence Through Instructor Development

The National Ski Patrol’s (NSP) Instructor Development (ID) Program is designed to ensure the quality and consistency of instructors across all NSP disciplines. The program is essential to the NSP’s mission of providing top-tier education and training to enhance public safety in outdoor activities. This program equips NSP members with the necessary skills, resources, and tools to become effective instructors, emphasizing the importance of high-quality educational materials, structured lesson plans, and relevant teaching techniques.

Your Path to Becoming an NSP Instructor

Becoming an NSP Instructor is a rewarding journey that starts with meeting key prerequisites. Candidates must complete the Instructor Development (ID) course, participate in a guided mentorship, and show a clear understanding of their program’s standards and expectations.

This path is performance-based and calls for commitment, a willingness to grow, and the ability to embrace constructive feedback. It’s not just about teaching—it’s about leading with purpose and inspiring others through education.

Step up, lean in, and lead the way.

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Allison Lavene

Central Division
Instructor Development Advisor

Region Instructor Development Advisors

George Gilin

Eastern Michigan Region

Sharon Crockett

Northern Michigan Region

Liz Kruk

Southern Region

Wrick Dunning

Western Region

Lolita Barry

North Central Region

Bruce Heichelbech

Ohio Region

Tara Bachman

South Central Region

Paul Vellom

Western Michigan Region

Upcoming Instructor Development Events

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Resources

To find the latest documents, please log in to your nsp.org account and search in the Document Library under the menu item Resources.