Instructors

DESMOND BELLOT

Owner of Dolo Barbershop in Quincy, MA
Entrepreneur and youth mentor

Teaches

Barbering

ZELDA BERGSTROM

Programs Coordinator of Moving Mountains & Ascension Career Training
BSW/LSW
Graduate of University of Texas at Austin
Housing Specialist
Individual and Family Services

Teaches

Parenting, Developmental Stages of Children, Stress Management, Financial Literacy

JESS BOYSEN

Director of Moving Mountains & Ascension Career Training
University of Oregon Graduate
Former DOC Parole/Probation Officer
Correctional Counselor
Basketball player & coach

Teaches

Stress Management, Financial Literacy, Parenting, Developmental Stages of Children

TODD COY

Owner of Inside Incorporated
Over 30 years of carpentry and construction experience
Specializes in all types of flooring installation

Teaches

Introduction to Carpentry, Flooring Installation Techniques

CHRIS CROWTHER

Owner of Certified Rescue Courses LLC
Specializes in low-cost on-site CPR & First Aid Training

Teaches

CPR, First Aid & AED Training

BRIAN “BRAIN” FAIRBANK

Bachelor's degree in Applied Science
Background in Construction Management
Dad, Biker, Nerd, Artist & Believer in person empowerment

Teaches

Computer Basics, PC Building & Repair, Art Education

JONATHAN GOSSELIN

Served in the U.S. Army & the U.S. Navy
Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran
Over 20 Military Leadership Certificates
Trained 50+ security teams
Boxing Coach & Personal Trainer
Studied Criminal Justice at Quincy College

Teaches

Leadership, Fitness Education

LUCY HUTCHINGS

Registered Dietitian
Owner of Wellness from Within Nutrition LLC
Graduate of Framingham University
10+ years of helping individuals reach their health & wellness goals

Teaches

Basic Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition, Cooking Skills

RICHARD JOYCE

Owner/Operator of Joyce Plasterworks
Over 35 years experience in the industry
Graduate of Providence College

Teaches

Drywall & Plastering Techniques

JASON MCLEOD

Owner of Moving Mountains LLC
President of Ascension Career Training Inc.
Formerly incarcerated individual
Certified Iron Worker
Quincy High School Graduate
College Basketball Player

Teaches

Introduction to Welding

DAN POKORA

Owner of BlueGreen Building Concepts
Graduate of Suffolk University
Specializes in insulated concrete form construction

Teaches

ICF Construction

DONNELL RITZ

CYT 500, RYT 200
Trauma-informed Yoga Practitioner
Experience with incarcerated populations
Mindfulness & Self-Regulation coaching

Teaches

Yoga

MEREDITH RUFF

Owner of Moving Mountains LLC
Owner of Forte Fitness Center LLC
Founder of Ascension Career Training Inc.
Bachelor's degree in K-12 Music Education
Master's degree in Early Childhood Development

Teaches

Music Education, Fitness Education, Personal Trainer Certifications

CHARLIE YOUNG

Master K9 Trainer
Owner of Professional Canine Services
20+ years of Law Enforcement service
Specializes in supplying companion dogs for retired veterans suffering from PTSD

Teaches

Canine Care & Training

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