Learn from the leader in professional education with Superior

Cheryl comes to Superior with more than thirty years of experience as an educator and public speaker. As an approved instructor by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, Cheryl teaches Prelicensing, Broker Post-licensing, and various continuing education courses. She is also an approved Instructor for the State of South Carolina Real Estate Commission licensing board for Prelicensing, Advanced Real Estate Principles and continuing education.

In addition to her teaching, Cheryl is the owner and broker-in-charge of C. Crawford and Associates, with eight Broker Associates, specializing in commercial sales brokerage including retail, industrial, office, specialty properties and land/subdivision development throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

Cheryl is a native of North Carolina, growing up in the Mooresville, Lake Norman area, where she began her real estate career. She is or has been involved in the following Professional organizations in the real estate sector as well as city, state and national organizations:

• Charlotte Regional Commercial Board of Realtors® (CRCBR), North Carolina & South Carolina (current)
• North Carolina Real Estate Commission Education Advisory Task Force (current)
• National Association of Realtors® Commercial Alliance (current)
• North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA)(current)
• Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) (current)
• Land Development Code Adjustment Board – Town of Cornelius, NC, Chair (current)
• Planning Board – Town of Cornelius, NC, Chair & Member (former)

Cheryl engages and challenges her students by using her experience as an educator and as a real estate practitioner. Her belief is that education is an individual and unique experience for all students. Learning must begin with motivation and inspiration. Cheryl’s passion and enthusiasm for teaching and her practice of real estate go hand in hand to create a successful learning environment. She is able to incorporate real-life experiences in her teachings, allowing students to gain a better understanding of the topics presented and reach their goals for success.

Published works – technical writer for Real Estate License Exams for Dummies, 2^nd Edition, 2013.

As a licensed NC real instructor for over 20 years, Dennis brings a wealth of real estate knowledge to the real estate classroom. Having sold over $300 Million in new homes,  Dennis has been among the top 10 new home sales representatives in the country two times.

Dennis has a BBA from the University of Houston, and an MBA in corporate finance from Strayer University. Dennis has also been a college professor for over 20 years.

Dennis has held several top management positions in the real estate industry: Director of a national new home builder, VP of operations, VP of sales & marketing, and has owned his own real estate firm and real estate training school.

Dennis has three daughters and eight grandchildren. He earned his Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do in 2002, in Raleigh NC.

Dennis currently resides in Greensboro, NC, and in Myrtle Beach, SC, with his lovely wife, Connie.

Education:

• Master of Business Administration, Strayer University
• BBA, Accounting, University of Houston

Designations:

• Distinguished Real Estate Instructor, Real Estate Educators Association
• Certified Distance Education Instructor, Association of Real Estate License Law Officials
• Certified Marketing Professional (NAHB designation)
• Certified Sales Professional (NAHB designation)
• Master, Institute of Residential Marketing (NAHB designation)
• Gold Standard Instructor (REEA designation)
• Gold Standard Instructor Leader (REEA designation)

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I was born in Upstate, NY, and raised in Winston-Salem. I attended RJ Reynolds High School and obtained my degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I have been a Charlotte resident full-time since 1981, but my family has lived in the area since 1969. . Watching this city and region grow has been rewarding and illuminating. I have only two professions in life, Restaurants and Real Estate. My life has been filled with making people happy since I was 16. Food, drinks, and homes. I started my real estate career working for a new home builder in 1999. I am a full Broker in NC and SC, with Broker-in-Charge qualifications in both states. In 2020 I started a Real Estate School – Learn More Institute of Real Estate – to give back to the industry and its hard-working agents. My inspiration came from my maternal grandmother and her children. My mother and her sister. My grandmother was a career educator in a local high school. Her experience and motivation continue to shine through me today. I enjoy spending time with my wife, reading, cooking, and playing golf when not working.

John FitzGerald stands out in the real estate industry as a true leader that brings value to agents in the North Carolina market that few can match. Having lived in the Piedmont region since 1969, his knowledge of the local market is vast, but it’s his love of molding Realtors into top producers that set him apart from the crowd.

As a practicing BIC, John honed unique skills for identifying strengths and talents within his agents that allowed many to achieve a level of success they never imagined possible. His varied experience in the food service industry, new construction, general brokerage, sales management, and leadership roles in real estate lent to his ability to relate with all personality types at a high level and advise agents in diverse matters they may encounter while growing their businesses.

His background in management and leadership, coupled with inspiration from his grandmother, a lifelong Gaston County educator, led John into his current role as a North Carolina Real Estate Commission Licensed Instructor. His passion to help others is evident in his interactions with all agents, whether newly licensed or industry veterans, in the classroom and beyond. Learning the Superior way is John’s commitment.

Certified in SUCCESS® Coaching™, Napoleon Hill, Brian Buffini, and Ninja Coaching curricula, his approach to agent education is all-encompassing. Becoming an Instructor with Superior School of Real Estate was born of John’s desire to give back to the industry and its hard-working agents, allowing him the opportunity to share wisdom gained from over 20 years of experience in real estate with his students and impact their success in business and life.

When he is not teaching, mentoring, and coaching, John enjoys reading, cooking, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and their four-legged family.

Certified in SUCCESS® Coaching™, Napoleon Hill, Brian Buffini, and Ninja Coaching curricula, his approach to agent education is all-encompassing. Learn More Institute of Real Estate was born of John’s desire to give back to the industry and its hard-working agents, allowing him the opportunity to share wisdom gained from over 20 years of experience in real estate with his students and impact their success in business and life.

Certified in SUCCESS® Coaching™, Napoleon Hill, Brian Buffini, and Ninja Coaching curricula, his approach to agent education is all-encompassing. Becoming an Instructor with Superior School of Real Estate was born of John’s desire to give back to the industry and its hard-working agents, allowing him the opportunity to share wisdom gained from over 20 years of experience in real estate with his students and impact their success in business and life.

His background in management and leadership, coupled with inspiration from his grandmother, a lifelong educator, led John into his current role as a North Carolina Real Estate Commission Licensed Instructor. His passion to help others is evident in his interactions with all agents, whether newly licensed or industry veterans, in the classroom and beyond. Learning the Superior way is John’s commitment.

His background in management and leadership in recent years, coupled with inspiration from his grandmother, a lifelong educator, led John into his current role as owner and instructor of Learn More Institute of Real Estate. His passion to help others is evident in his interactions with all agents, whether newly licensed or industry veterans, in the classroom and beyond.

Jim is a Nationally recognized motivational humorist, Real Estate Instructor and instructional developer, as well as a former residential Broker in the Lake Norman/ North Charlotte market of North Carolina. He was awarded his DREI designation in 2017, and served as the President of the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association during the 2021-22 term. He brings a true passion and a unique approach to lifelong learning, and an observational lense that puts a different spin on things. Jim is the Lead Conversational Captain for the recently launched research project on Social Cognition theory “ Change for a Pair o’ Dimes” that seeks to capture how modern Sociological factors have affected the adult cognitive process. A self-proclaimed dog person and keen observer of the obvious, Jim regularly leaves his students smiling, laughing, and inspired; while somehow having learned even more than they realize. A true believer in leading by example, Jim is known for demonstrational teaching methods that highlight the skills being taught, and for helping instructors develop their unique and innate teaching style.

I moved to Charlotte over 16 years ago and immediately fell in love with this town’s diversity. I enjoy attending local marketing and musical events. In my spare time a few of my hobbies include writing, cooking, and hiking. My family’s favorite thing to do here is to take a weekend trip to the North Carolina mountains for a little rest and relaxation.

Charlotte conveniently offers the luxury of uptown living as well as quiet mountain retreats, coupled with all four seasons which allows many people to enjoy. Charlotte is becoming well known for its job opportunities, sports, and downtown living, which is great for the work hard, play hard lifestyle. This makes Charlotte the perfect home.

One of the things I love most about being a real estate professional is getting to meet new and exciting people every day. From first time home buyers to relocating from another state, you never know what a day in the office will bring.

Being in the real estate business for the past 11 years I understand that the needs and wants of every client can be different. I am respective of these things because I know buying and selling a home is a sensitive and large commitment.

As a Student Instructor here at Superior School of Real Estate, I enjoy what I do and would love to help you get started in your Real Estate career.

Born & raised in the foothills of Mt. Airy NC, Angel Trombly is a true “Southern Belle” and everyone quickly feels at ease with her! She is known for her contagious enthusiasm, servant-heart & a sincere desire to help others.

Angel attended Appalachian State University earning her B.S. in Communications, Marketing & Business Management. She obtained her Real Estate license in 1996 & grew both her real estate business and her family.

During a detour outside of the Carolinas, Angel put real estate on hold & started a very successful Mary Kay career. Her accolades include Top 1% in the company, Pink Cadillac Earner (7Xs), GO-GIVE award recipient and ranked #1 & crowned “Queen” in 2004.

Angel’s desire to return to real estate began in 2016 as Director of Sales & Development for a boutique firm and shortly after, she transitioned to brokerage sales/operations consulting while selling real estate full-time. In 2018, she formed Carolina Connections Realty and aligned with eXp Realty where she achieved the prestigious ICON status and became a Certified Mentor. Her MOST meaningful award came in 2019 when Angel was nominated and presented with the eXp Humanitarian of the Year award.

Angel is thrilled to be part of the Superior family and excited to share her undenied passion for the real estate profession. She pours herself into every student bringing extensive real estate experience and best brokerage practices. Knowledge is POWER and when coupled with her enthusiastic delivery, attendees can expect an “Edu-Taining” experience full of laughs and learning.

Angel & her hubby, Mark have four adult children, five grandchildren and two pekingese fur babies, Chet & Char. They love entertaining, spending time with family and enjoying their backyard oasis. Angel loves tropical vacays, a good Chardonnay, watching her birds, gardening, reading and bingeing her favorite shows.

Andrea (Oun-dria) is originally from Greenville NC but has been a resident of Fayetteville NC for more than 17 years. She attended East Carolina and received a Bachelor’s in Biology and later pursued her Master’s in Secondary Education. Andrea has been a Mortgage Processor and in recent years served as a Residential Property Manager and Broker in Charge with a Firm started and founded by her and her husband. Throughout the years she has seen the Real Estate industry evolve and hopes to contribute as an educator to tomorrow’s real estate professionals’ knowledge, longevity and success.

During her free time, Andrea loves to travel wherever she can and visit new eateries. She’s an avid designer enthusiast and loves enjoying a good book by the lake or cooking a new dish for her husband Edric and sons Cameron and Jordan. Her vices are Skittles and binge watching Judge Judy. Her best advice is to “treat yourself like no other so others know how to treat you.”

Sandra is currently a Real Estate Instructor and active Broker in North Carolina.  Sandra earned a GSI (Gold Standard Instructor) designation from REEA (Real Estate Educators Association) in 2019.  Sandra was licensed as a NC Real Estate Broker in 1983.  Her brokerage experience includes owning and operating her own boutique firm for over twenty years and later serving as a Sales Manager and Broker in Charge of a large real estate office of 120 agents in Greensboro for thirteen years.

Sandra currently is a member of the NC Real Estate Commission.  She was appointed to the Commission in 2017 and served as Chair for a one year term in 2020-2021.  Sandra is a Past President of the NC REALTORS and the Greensboro Regional REALTORS Association.  She was named NC REALTOR of the Year in 2014.  Sandra is active in the industry at the National, State and local levels.

Prior to becoming a real estate broker, Sandra worked as a Law Librarian and a Junior High School Art Teacher.  She holds a Master’s Degree in information and library science from the University of Washington in Seattle and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Art Education from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA.  Sandra currently serves as Chair of the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission.  In her spare time Sandra enjoys reading, travel and gourmet cooking.  Anything chocolate will do!

In 2005 Tracy became a licensed agent and REALTOR in North Carolina, working with Buyers and Sellers in the Lake Norman area. Combining her love for the lake and entrepreneurship she started her own boutique real estate company in 2007. She enjoyed a unique waterfront office and was featured on the cover of Lake Norman Woman in 2008. Eventually wanting to branch out and experience different things, Tracy worked as a Broker with Realty Executives, then Lake Norman Realty, where she had the pleasure to work with many different REALTORS and clients, making lifetime relationships. Tracy continues to work as a Broker at Keller Williams Realty Lake Norman, where she is serving her second term as a member of the Agent Leadership Council. At Keller Williams, she enjoys teaching part of the Ignite Series for Brokers new to the business.

Prior to her real estate career, Tracy worked as an Account Executive at a Charlotte-based marketing firm and worked as a teacher of Journalism and Computers at Statesville Montessori School.

Tracy has always had a passion for teaching and helping others. Her knowledge of Real Estate and dynamic personality will be absorbed by her students. She is excited to bring her experience and passion for this profession into the classroom at Superior.

DESIGNATIONS:

• REALTOR®
• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

EDUCATION:

• B.A. in Communications, West Virginia University
• M.S. in Journalism-Advertising, West Virginia University

Frank is a North Carolina native. He grew up in Raleigh and moved to Greenville, NC to attend school at East Carolina University. There he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, and there he also met his wife Andrea who is an educator too. They currently live on a “hobby farm” in Winterville, NC where they raise rabbits, chickens, goats, honeybees and their six children. After teaching several years in public and private schools, Frank ventured into the world of real estate by starting a property management company with a longtime friend and broker. Frank earned his real estate license and he joined the Keller Williams Market Center in Greenville, NC. Within 6 months he was hired to serve as Team Leader and soon became Broker in Charge and an owner / partner. Frank eventually moved to his own firm and he has been a multimillion dollar producing agent many years. Frank has always enjoyed teaching and helping others therefore becoming a real estate instructor was a perfect fit. In 2011 he joined the J.Y. Monk Real Estate Training Center as an instructor and within a few years he was hired as the School Director. Frank has helped thousands of people earn and maintain their real estate license. He has also helped many brokers become approved real estate instructors. Whether he is teaching pre & post licensing courses, continuing education, or training brokers or instructors, Frank has a passion for learning and for teaching others.

With over three decades of real estate industry experience, there’s hardly a law, issue, or definition Bill doesn’t know. He has built a successful career in real estate through the unique combination of education and entertainment. Graduates have benefited from his practical advice and proven strategies, presented with an upbeat, engaging style that inspires a passion for the business and a desire for professional excellence.

After graduating from Wake Forest University in three years with a BS in Business from the School of Business and Accountancy, he returned to his native Charlotte to begin his real estate career. Within a few years, he rose in the ranks to become Broker-In-Charge for Merrill Lynch Realty while teaching prelicensing and broker courses at Mingle School of Real Estate and ethics in new member orientation for the Charlotte Regional REALTOR^® Association. His outstanding service to the community and the REALTOR^® community was recognized when Bill received the 2006 REALTOR^® of the Year award for the Charlotte Regional REALTOR^® Association. In 1998, Bill was promoted to President of Career Development for Prudential Carolinas Realty and opened Bill Gallagher School of Real Estate under the Prudential umbrella. Bill opened Superior School of Real Estate in 2005.

With more than 20 outstanding instructors and staff, Bill remains one of the school’s most sought-after speakers. He assisted in the development of a 1,250 question tutorial CD and created a 10-hour audio CD reviewing the state exam syllabus test topics. Bill’s instructor passage rate, for students taking the NC real estate exam for the first time, has been proven consistently at the top of the list. His approach in prelicensing instruction continues to yield impressive results as evidenced by Superior School of Real Estate’s passage rate. Bill consistently teaches approximately 23,000 continuing education registrants in classes offered at Superior School and REALTOR^® Associations across the state. As the winner of many awards and recognitions from professional trade organizations and industry peers, Bill continues to focus on the key benefit of his fun, informative approach to professional education: Laugh and Learn.

Vic Knight is a NC licensed real estate Broker, a NC Certified Residential/Commercial Appraiser, Past-President of the NC Association of REALTORS^®, a Past-Chair of the National Association of REALTORS^® Appraisal Committee, and a past member of the Board of Trustees of The Appraisal Foundation. Vic was a Governors appointee to the NC Real Estate Commission for 8 years and served as its Chairman from 2013 thru 2014.

Vic’s 30+ years in the real estate business includes owning and managing a Century 21 residential brokerage firm, extensive residential and commercial development, residential property management and currently is owner of Appraizr.com, a real estate consulting and full service residential and commercial real estate appraisal firm.

Vic is a graduate of (ITI) the Instructor Training Institute and has authored and taught numerous real estate brokerage continuing education courses since 1998. Vic holds a BS in Civil Engineering from NC State University and was a practicing professional engineer with the Bechtel Corporation prior to entering the real estate industry.”

EDUCATION:

• North Carolina State University
• BS Civil Engineering

Derrin’s extensive real estate experience and professional success as a Broker-in-Charge and a business owner make him a valuable addition to the Superior School roster of instructors.

As the Executive Director/BIC for Peters Enterprises, Derrin spent many years managing a diverse multi-million-dollar portfolio of multifamily, office, retail, medical and self-storage facilities located throughout North Carolina’s Triad region. Prior to that, he served as vice president for a major real estate company in Ohio, handling the entire property management division in addition to building his expertise in commercial and industrial leasing, real estate development, investment properties and site selection. Derrin also has a business owner’s perspective, as he currently owns a real estate consulting company, Dunzweiler consulting, offering his expertise in all facets of real estate. He enjoys sharing his deep knowledge of real estate with Superior students, helping them learn more about the breadth of opportunities available in today’s residential and commercial real estate markets.

As professional speaker and trainer, Spencer brings experience and levity to every engagement of teaching and training in which he partakes. He has spoken in churches, on several university campuses and to a full stadium. He delights seeing people experience a breakthrough in understanding and moving to the next level.

Spencer is a broker with Keller Williams of Greensboro specializing in sellers. Where he also serves as a trainer for the market center.

Spencer grew up in Louisiana and graduated from LSU with a business degree. He married Renée in 1992 after meeting her when they each joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ. They are a house divided only when Renée’s South Carolina Gamecocks compete against the LSU Tigers. Together, they served CRU for 15 years in Kentucky and North Carolina. Spencer helped launch 12 new campus ministries in the NC Triad. In 2006 the Clifford’s resigned from CRU so Spencer could pursue a calling to pastoral ministry. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in 2009. He was ordained in the Anglican Church in 2010 and helped plant two churches, Christ Church in High Point and Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro. As a licensed real estate agent, Spencer now helps people meet their wealth preservation, selling and buying real estate needs. The Clifford’s have three kids they are very proud of Grace, Andrew, and Joy. They love spending time together especially playing with their yellow lab Sandy.

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Melea earned her North Carolina real estate brokerage license in 1986. She and her mother Billie worked side by side for decades, helping thousands of families relocate to the Triangle area of North Carolina. The Lemons are experienced in both listing and purchasing, and have connected their clients with real estate professionals in other states and around the world.

Having completed her graduate work in Adult Education, Melea enjoys combining her training in education with her knowledge of real estate processes to ensure that both buyers and sellers are well educated in all aspects of real estate transactions. Over the years, Melea has received numerous awards for Listing Agent of the Month/Year and Selling Agent of the Month/Year.

Melea joined Coldwell Banker in 2014, where she trains all new agents.
In addition to being an expert in the areas of taxes, schools, resale potential, recreational facilities and shopping, Melea also knows where to find the tastiest Indian takeout, the best nail salon and the best dry cleaner. It’s this kind of personalized knowledge and experience that makes Melea such an invaluable resource for homebuyers and sellers, and for her students at Superior School. She believes that the greatest gift she can give her students is to help them feel confident, well-informed and well-prepared for successful careers.

EDUCATION:

• North Carolina State University
• BS Marketing Education

DESIGNATIONS:

• DREI – Distinguished Real Estate Instructor
  

Superior School is excited to welcome Vee Morton as a postlicensing and continuing education instructor.  Vee has more than 30 years of experience in mortgage banking and real estate, and over 16 years in training and consulting. As an approved NC Real Estate Education provider and instructor since 2002, Vee is also an NC Commissioner of Banks approved education provider and a National Mortgage Fraud expert. She is also a Broker-in-Charge for her own company, Lake Living Realty.

Vee brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, takes a personal interest in helping her students and provides a positive learning atmosphere through humor, unforgettable stories, and a lighthearted look at life.

EDUCATION:

• Business Finance, Real Estate Law and Communication, Queens College

John began his real estate career by obtaining his Broker’s license while he was a student at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2004. He graduated from UNC in 2005 and immediately began a full-time career in real estate.

He is a Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Diamond Realty in Mebane, NC, and is a partner in one of the top selling real estate groups in Alamance County. He is also a sales trainer and public speaker for a host of other industries.

John teaches primarily in the Triad and Triangle regions for Post-Licensing education. He anticipates taking a more active role in Continuing Education  while continuing to work with Provisional Brokers in Post-Licensing. ”My desire in the classroom is to give students the best possible learning experience while making class fun and applicable to real world real estate practice. It is a privilege to work with Superior and so many great students ” he said.

EDUCATION:

• University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
• E.A.Morris Fellow – Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

DESIGNATIONS:

• DREI

Tricia is an attorney who began her law practice in the early 1980s in Ohio, initially as a staff attorney with the Toledo Legal Aid Society and then as a Referee in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division. She returned to North Carolina in 1987, was admitted to the NC State Bar in August 1987, and practiced family law until 1999.

Tricia left private practice in September 1999 to accept a position in the NC Real Estate Commission’s Education & Licensing Division as the first Legal Education Officer, serving in that capacity for more than 18 years and learning from luminaries such as Larry Outlaw, Blackwell Brogden, Tom Miller, and Miriam Baer. As Legal Education Officer, she helped create the educational materials for the Commission’s annual Update/BICAR courses and was a co-author of the Commission’s NC Real Estate Manual, the approved text for the Commission’s post-license courses. She also created the educational materials for the Commission’s Broker-in-Charge course, oversaw its administration, and taught the course at various locations around the state from 2000 through 2017.

Tricia thoroughly enjoys sharing her knowledge with others and learning from them. She was well received as an instructor in the BIC Course by brokers across NC, whether the original 4.5 hour version or the 12-hour version. Students and instructors frequently comment that Tricia has an uncanny ability to explain complex concepts in simple, understandable terms, whether orally or in writing.

EDUCATION:

• University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill BA with honors in Psychology – 1978
• University of Toledo College of Law Juris Doctor – 1981

LICENSES & DESIGNATIONS:

• Admitted to NC State Bar August, 1987 – present (active status)
• Admitted to Ohio State Bar November, 1981 – present (currently inactive status)
• NC Broker License 2002 (currently active status)
• CDEI – Certified Distance Education Instructor February 2018

Lynda is one of our newer instructors and teaches evening Prelicensing courses in Raleigh.

When she’s not teaching, Lynda works as the Broker-in-Charge of Keller Williams Preferred Brier Creek.

She enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge of real estate with her students and helping them get a start in their real estate career.