Teaching Philosophy

My name is Heather Pieropan. I grew up in a military family during the Vietnam War era living all over the United States and overseas. As a result, I was able to develop strong leadership skills and discipline that has carried over into my adult life.
I believe it is my responsibility as an instructor to provide you with an environment conducive to learning, knowledge that will help you be successful in the goals; opportunities and feedback that will help you learn, become and remain motivated to be successful in your future courses.
My students will have the opportunity to learn and gain expertise to take responsibility for becoming a responsible gun owner and become empowered by their own learning and skills development.
Since I teach several different courses that span four different areas, I provide more detailed information of how my teaching philosophy relates to what and how I do things in each individual course.

Personal History

Professional Experience/Training
Military Police
Firefighter, Certified as:
  • Firefighter I/II
  • Fire Officer
  • Fire Medic
  • Life Safety
  • Swiftwater Rescue Technician
  • Rope Rescue Operations
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • Wilderness Rescue
  • Hazmat Technician
  • Firefighter Instructor
Law Enforcement Officer
  • Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (KY DOCJT)
  • Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
  • Advanced Law Enforcement Officer Certified
  • Active Shooter Training
  • Self Defense Training
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
  • Basic Tactical Medical Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician
Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy
Hospital Emergency Room Security
 
Certifications
American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor for:
  • CPR/AED
  • First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
American Safety And Health Institute (ASHI) Instructor for:
  • CPR/AED
  • First Aid
  • Advanced Bleeding Control
United States Concealed Carry (USCCA) Instructor for:
  • Concealed Carry and Home Defense
  • Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals
  • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals (Level 1 and 2)
National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Pistol Instructor
  • Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor
  • Range Safety Officer
  • Qualified Distinguished Expert In Pistol
Glock Armorer
Sig Sauer (P series) Armorer