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Joe,
Thanks for your leadership and
tutelage in this IDC. Your passion
for diving and training divers
-beginners to “Georgia” status
folks-with your willingness to
be taught shows rare qualities
found scarcely in any field. You
have blessed me with more than
I expected. Thank you

Doug Deweese
May 2008

Testimonials from Ocean Divers
IDC/IE Graduates

I wanted to take the oppertunity to tell you how great a job Pam did. She is very knowledgable and professional. Her edication to her students’ success was evident through out our training and her commitment to PADI was an excellent example to us all. You have a very valuable asset in her and I hope you appreciate her as much as I do.

James Lynch
June 2011

This was a great learning experience. The Course Director’s knowledge, expertise and professionalism are second to none. I learned how to be a teacher not just teaching, but also teaching from the heart.

Michael Danzeisen
St. Cloud, MN

I want to thank the staff for giving me one of the most
exciting and educational experiences I have ever experienced. I spent a lot of time researching Career Development Centers looking for the place to go for my IDC. I decided on Ocean Divers in Key Largo Florida and I am very glad I did! The facility was top notch and all the support personnel were wonderful.

I have nothing but praise to the entire staff of Ocean Divers, every member of the staff went out of their way to ensure \i had a good experience and everything I needed to complete my training. One individual raisedthe bar beyond belief! Pam Wooten. So diligent were her efforts that by the time the IE arrived, it was truly anti-climatic, we were so well prepaired for the exams theytruly were easy and fun.

Keith Bare
June 2011

I chose Ocean Divers because of the reputation of its Course Directors and I was not disappointed, they were first rate, I learned a lot from them. During all our training dives we got to visit some of the best dive sites that the Keys has to offer. When you compare different IDC programs that are available, Ocean Divers is by far the most superior one.

Tracy Davis
Florida


	Well, I am now part of a very elite group, I am a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. I cannot tell you how exciting that is for me.


	I just finished teaching my first open water course (confined water dives and knowledge development 1-5). With all the knowledge I gained at Ocean Divers I was very well prepared to teach the class. It was one of the most fun and fulfilling things I have done in my life. You will truly enjoy being a PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor.

I thought this was simply an amazing learning experience. I felt the staff’s commitment to teaching is the best example of role modeling and mentoring I have seen; this includes graduate school. Ocean Divers staff were simply amazing, especially their attention to detail. It is not often receive this level of commitment and attention to detail; this truly was a phenomenal experience. I feel very lucky to be taught by such outstanding role models. Thank you Joe, Art and to the test of the Ocean Divers family.

Simone Cooke
Pleasant Garden, NC


	I will never forget my IDC experience at Ocean Divers. It was the most challenging, frustrating, exuberating experience of my life and I will carry that with me as I move forward in my professional diving career.

		Ocean Divers definately does a great job with the IDC and preparing youfor the IE. I am so glad I stayed to do the MSDT. The extra courses you can teach right away is great, but I get a lot of valuable informationfrom Pam, Joe and the OD Staff. Pam spent a lot of time giving me priceless teaching and diving experience. “Priceless” Art Fallon June 2011


	If you are ready to start your professional PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor career, and you want a good education, not just a ticket to pass the IE, I highly recommend Ocean Divers. Sam Warner Granville, Ohio


		This is another THANK YOU for the awesome job done with our IDC Course. There is no question that you are both real “pros” and we did learn a lot more than just to “pass the IE”. It is also obvious that the “business” side of Ocean Divers is also very well run, which is not always true of some shops even when they have good instructors. Randy Heys September 2008

	Georgia and Joe are both very professional and accomplished as PADI Course Directors. The knowledge and self awareness that I have gained during the training ws extremely valuable to me as it was nice to be able to do the IDC with Georgia a then have the opportunity to do the MSDT training with Joe. Tom Petit Durango, CO

They really brought the class to life. They are extremely knowledgeable and have the gift of teaching to pass on
their knowledge. They do not just teach you to pass the IE. they teach you how to be a productive and safe
SCUBA Instructor. They genuinely care about you and if you are willing to put forth the effort they will go the extra mile to help you succeed. The class is not easy and I really toyed with the idea of quitting halfway through it,
but they truly cared and they kept encouraging and helping us. With their help I got past that half way bump.



		Our training began with an overview of physics, physiology, equipment and Recreational Dive Planners. The “Fischer Price” physics review was absolutely awesome. Physics isn’t complicated anymore! With the review process and all additional IDC training provided by Ocean Divers staff, I am truly prepared to teach my first open water class.



				One of the many things I enjoyed about Ocean Divers was that I didn’t feel like a number. Our group was small and I received individual training/coaching when I needed it, The staff was so accommodating that they provided all IDC candidates with home phone numbers or cell phone numbers, The staff was always there for us encouraging our success.

Ocean Divers did an amazing job of training me to become a PADI Professional, they have changed my life. I would recommend this facility and the staff to anyone who truly wants a great education. If it was not for their persistence, professionalism and understanding, I would not have made it. I am off to Hawaii thanks to the staff as they followed through on their promise to find me employment.

Matt Tierny
Indiana


		I would personally like to thank the staff at Ocean Divers. They challenged me to be the best instructor possible. The mentoring provided by these individuals surpassed anything that I ever experienced in my professional business career.

	The dive shop is directly above the classroom with the two Ocean Divers boats out front. And the pool is a short walk from the shop for your confined water training. There is also a restaurant with great food conveniently located next door. And, if you are really lucky, you might have the opportunity to experience the Hyperbaric Chamber first hand!

   Be ready to step up to the plate! If you
   accept the challenge, you will push yourself
   to gain a heightened awareness for student
   safety, be able to anticipate problems
   before they occur, on the surface and
   and underwater, demonstrate compassion and
   empathy for your students and allow them to
   have fun with their diving experiences. Sharing
   your knowledge and enthusiasm with your
   students will challenge them to be the best they
   can be as well. These are only a few things I
   brought back home with me from Ocean Divers.

I was one of the four lucky instructor candidates attending the awesome February 2008 IDC held at Ocean Divers in Key Largo, FL. All four of us passed the IE, and I just got email from PADI today confirming my new status as an Open Water Scuba Instructor. I can highly recommend Joe Angelo (Course Director), and Georgia Hausserman (soon-to-be Course Director). They’re both fun to work with, they were both unrelenting in their commitment to our success (that means they worked us hard).

Ed Prentice
Key Largo, FL

So, if you want to receive the best possible training and you want to truly challenge yourself to be the best, call Ocean Divers!

Debbie Wiedenmann
Overland Park, KS


	The Ocean Divers facility in Key Largo is outstanding. The classroom is very high tech utilizing the most current training aids available from PADI. It was an easy transition once I began training students in my own classroom environment. The Prescriptive Lesson Guides are a must for any Instructor


	My IDC with Joe was well presented and the individual attention was unparalled. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and displays the utmost professionalism throughout his IDC program. PADI should be pleased to have Joe representing them. Ryan Bell Ft. Myers, FL


	The IDC with Joe was the best and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend the IDC with Joe at Ocean Divers to anyone wanting to become a PADI Professional. Joe and his staff did an awsome job to prepare me for the future. John Acton

I wanted to let you know what an outstanding experience I’ve just had
in completing the last IDC through Ocean Divers in Key Largo, Florida
I’ll also admit that they were not my original choice for attending the IDC, but after more than 3 years of trying to find the right combination
of time, money, place, and opportunity, the road led me to Ocean Divers. It has turned out to easily be one of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years. Joe Angelo, Georgia Hausserman, and the entire crew at Ocean Divers worked together to create an excellent learning atmosphere that was fun, informative, and rewarding in every way. The combination of personal attention and emphasis on the quality of education rather than just getting past the IE were exactly
what I was looking for all along. Additionally, once we arrived at the IE it was apparent that we were far better prepared than almost anyone there. I would enthusiastically recommend Joe, Georgia and the Ocean Divers group to any one desiring to advance their diving education and experience, or simply looking for a wonderful dive opportunity. Please pass along my thanks to the entire crew.

Ray Barbee
PADI OWSI 237749