Fundamental Enlightenment Instructor

Instructor # 2684049 | Fundamental Enlightenment

Certified with the USCCA since 11/17/2021

Certification Renewal Date 11/17/2025

Santa Fe, TX,

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching

My Biography

I affectionately say I lived in a cocoon until 2014 when my home was broken into and my sense of security was shattered. Instead of letting that experience keep me down, I spread my wings and began on a life-long journey that has brought me so much more than an enhanced ability to protect myself. While my skills have grown, so have the incredible relationships with women and men in the shooting community. These wonderful people have been my force of light through difficult times.

USCCA has been a fantastic resource for me and I can find no better way to pay it forward than picking up the mantle of being an instructor in my local community.

Certifications include: USCCA Instructor: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals Texas DPS LTC Instructor AG&AG Pistol Trainer & Instructor NRA Instructor: Certified Pistol NRA Instructor: Certified Refuse To Be A Victim Glock Armorer & Glock Operator NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
NROI Range Officer IDPA Safety Officer
ASI (Action Shooting International) Match Director & Range Officer American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED for Adults/children/Infants and Stop The Bleed CHW-I Community Health Worker Instructor, Texas Department of State Health Services CHW Community Health Worker, Texas Department of State Health Services National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Adult Mental First Aid USA

Hobbies: • Match Director, ASI/Alvin, Competition Shooter, IDPA • Competition Shooter, USPSA • Collecting Eggs from my Urban Chicken Coops • Singer/Songwriter and Playing Guitar

Other: • CASA Volunteer, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Galveston County • Secretary for The Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni • CHW-I Community Health Worker Instructor, Texas Department of State Health Services • Notary Public, The State of Texas

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    Class taken on Thur, Nov. 14, 2024
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    "This class helped me to be more aware of my surroundings and how to act in various situations. I now notice more things around me than I did before. I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This class certainly helps with that. The instructor gave great advice about how to handle various situations. This helps me to feel better prepared and more comfortable. She also shared some of her personal experiences with us. I would like to take more classes with her because she does such a great job. She made the class fun. "

    Submitted on Tues, Dec. 3, 2024 by Malinda C.

    "Thank you so much for being so engaging during the class, and thank you for taking the time to review and give your feedback. I appreciate you! You’re a great student!"

    Submitted on Wed, Dec. 4, 2024

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    Class taken on Thur, Oct. 17, 2024
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    "This class was great. I am a new shooter and this class helped me review my fundamental skills. The instructor made me feel very comfortable so I was not afraid to ask questions. I would definitely take more classes with her. "

    Submitted on Tues, Dec. 3, 2024 by Malinda C.

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    Class taken on Thur, Oct. 17, 2024
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    "Kat Joel-Reich , Facilitator is awesome."

    Submitted on Mon, Oct. 28, 2024 by Oretha B.

    "Thank you ever so much! So are YOU!"

    Submitted on Tues, Oct. 29, 2024