El Paso’s real estate school since 1975.

A retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with 30 years of leadership and instructional experience. Robert is a licensed Texas REALTOR®, real estate investor, and Director of Agent Development, bringing a passion for education and mentoring to the Academy.

A licensed Texas REALTOR® with experience in residential real estate, construction estimating, and architectural design. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mario combines technical expertise with a passion for educating future real estate professionals.

A licensed Texas real estate professional with more than 21 years of experience serving the El Paso and Las Cruces markets, dedicated to helping students develop the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career.

Karen brings 25+ years of leadership experience across hospitality and real estate, with a focus on coaching agents to build practical, real-world skills. She's actively involved in local REALTOR® organizations and community leadership.

More than a decade of experience in residential real estate, business development, and relocation services. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jorge brings expertise in market analysis and real estate education to the classroom.

A retired U.S. Army veteran with 20+ years of combat, garrison, and senior management experience. A Texas Real Estate Broker with a personal investment portfolio, Ben's passion for teaching and math skills are unmatched.

A real estate broker, investor, and U.S. Army veteran with a B.S. in Mathematics from UTEP and an MBA from Texas Tech. Peter bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, particularly in the El Paso market.

Retired from the U.S. Army and Certified as a Gold Standard Instructor (GSI) by the Real Estate Educators Association. Rick has been a Texas broker for 21 years and an instructor at the Academy since 2006.

Licensed since 2003, Claudia brings more than two decades of experience and lifelong El Paso roots to the classroom, with expertise in negotiations, client service, and ethical real estate practices.

Serving buyers, sellers, and investors in El Paso since 2010. Daisy is passionate about mentoring future professionals through contracts, real estate principles, and ethical business practices.

A lifelong El Paso resident with more than seven years in real estate and 15+ years of leadership experience, known for integrity, professionalism, and strong negotiation skills.

A Broker readily available to assist students in learning real estate contracts and title issues. Andrew is deeply committed to a smooth, successful class experience for every student.

Over 20 years of experience in U.S. and Mexico real estate. Deirdre is bilingual (English/Spanish) and welcomes working with military members and their families.

Born and raised in El Paso, Rene works in residential, commercial, and investment real estate. A professional training coach nationwide, teaching and coaching are true passions of his.

Committed to an accessible, personalized financing experience, Sandra guides students through conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, and jumbo loan products as part of their real estate education.

Jay has served El Paso and surrounding areas with energy, leadership, and strong client relationships, specializing in buyer representation, listings, new construction, and investment opportunities.

Over a decade of real estate experience and a NAHREP 10 Certified Trainer. Luis currently chairs the Governmental Affairs Committee at GEPAR and is passionate about mentoring future professionals through ethical practice and real-world strategy.

A property manager overseeing more than 100 properties and a proud veteran, Nick studied at New Mexico State University and attended Cloudcroft High. He brings his experience and personality to create a fun, engaging, and interactive learning environment.

A Texas real estate broker with more than 50 years of industry experience and over 30 years teaching at the Academy. Rod is passionate about making complex real estate concepts easy to understand through practical, real-world instruction.

Our in-house appraiser, David brings real-life appraisal situations into the classroom, helping students build the knowledge they need to succeed on the national portion of the exam.

Proud to have served his country as a Sergeant Major, Martez is now proud to serve his community and call El Paso his home. Specializing in Contracts and other forms, he brings an energetic, vivacious, and inspiring approach to teaching. He provides individualized support, strategies, and insights that are directly applicable to students' daily work, helping them navigate challenges and seize opportunities effectively.