Instructor credentials

Sentinel Defense Academy is led by an instructor whose background blends military service, law enforcement experience, and formal education. This combination ensures training is delivered with discipline, clarity, and a strong emphasis on responsibility and lawful decision-making.

Our instruction is informed by real-world experience and guided by an educator’s approach to learning. Students benefit from training that is structured, practical, and grounded in accountability.

Instructor Experience Includes:

• United States Marine Corps Veteran
  Experience rooted in discipline, leadership, and responsibility under pressure.
• Former Law Enforcement Officer (Phoenix Police Department)
  Practical understanding of use-of-force decision-making, legal considerations, and public safety responsibilities.

Sentinel Defense Academy places a strong emphasis on how people learn—not just what they learn. Instruction is designed to be clear, structured, and accessible to students of all experience levels.

Academic Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

This educational background ensures training is purposeful, well-organized, and focused on long-term understanding rather than short-term skill acquisition.

Firearms training carries significant responsibility. Instruction at Sentinel Defense Academy prioritizes:

• Safety as the foundation of all training
• Lawful and ethical self-defense
• Informed decision-making under stress
• Continued education beyond the classroom

Courses are delivered in a calm, professional environment that encourages questions, understanding, and accountability.

Professional development does not stop. Sentinel Defense Academy is committed to continued instructor education, staying current with training standards, best practices, and applicable laws to ensure students receive relevant and responsible instruction.

Choosing an instructor matters. Sentinel Defense Academy provides training led by someone who understands:

• The seriousness of firearm ownership
• The legal responsibilities of self-defense
• The importance of education and structured learning
• The impact responsible training has on families and communities

Responsible. Prepared. Protected.