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Meet
the Scuba 2000/The
Wet Shop team ... a diverse bunch of Open Water Instructors, Master
Scuba Divers, Divemasters, etc.
Scuba 2000, a PADI
5 STAR Instructor school located minutes north of Toronto is only
an hour away from some of Ontario's best dive areas.
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Leo
Herskowitz
Age: 57
Occupation: School Administrator
Current Certification Level:
Master Instructor/DAN O2 Instructor-EFR / HSA
Specialties: Boat, Deep, Drift, Multi-level, Night, S&R,
Nav, Wreck
Best Scuba Course Ever Taken
& Why: IDC - it was
well taught, demanding and provocative.
Favorite Course(s) To Teach & Why: Any and all
courses related to scuba because I am a trained teacher and
love to teach.
Dive Experience:
Salt Water - yes
Fresh Water - yes
Best Dive(s): Every
one I have done.
Worst Dive: I have not yet encountered one.
Other Interests: Reading, wine-making, travelling,
horseback riding, etc…
Little Known Fact About Me: My life is an open book.
Personal Goal(s): To be content.
Personal Motto: If you will it, it will be.
Inspirational words: Always try your hardest- there
is no such thing as I can't.
Kudos: Always have faith and trust in your buddy.
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Jason
R.Houle
Nickname: None to date
Age: 30 something
Occupation: Human Resources Professional
Current Certification Level: PADI Master Instructor
Best Scuba Course Ever Taken & Why: IDC Staff Course.
The Instructor Development Course enhanced my personal leadership
skills like no other course I ever have taken. Everyday these
skills allow me to reach my goals and to assist others in
reaching their goals.
Favorite Course(s) To Teach & Why: Divemaster.
I love watching the change in others when they develop into
an effective Scuba Professional.
Dive Experience: 80% Teaching, 20% Pleasure, Mostly
fresh water
Best Dive(s): For me it's not about the diving. It's
about changing someone's life for the better. My best dive
was on the Wreck of the Arabia, Tobermory. I was diving with
a nervous youngster who was having trouble getting comfortable
underwater all weekend. I wasn't sure that we would actually
get to the wreck that day. The dive went smooth, the visibility
was fantastic and she was elated. What made that dive the
best dive for me was overhearing her description of the dive
and the smile it put on her mother's face That's why I teach,
that's why I dive.
Worst Dive: The wreck of the Arabia, Tobermory. Too
many "learning" experiences.
Other Interests: Camping, Hiking, International Travel.
Little Known Fact About Me: Despite my appearance,
I'm actually 168 lbs. and all Muscle!
Personal Goal(s): To be a positive influence on everyone
I know.
Personal Motto: Accentuate the positive in everything
you do!
Inspirational words: If your actions inspire others
to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are
a leader. Be a leader.
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Ron
Irvine
Age: 38
Occupation: Partner, Di Trani Innovations
Current Certification Level: MSDT
Best Scuba Course Ever Taken & Why: Rescue - it
was the point when I started to really see diving from a different
perspective
Favorite Course(s) To Teach & Why: Open water -
the excitement of new divers and enriched air - love the math
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Water - approximately 60 dives in Jamaica, Bahamas
and British Columbia. |
| Fresh
Water - approximately 200 dives in Tobermory,
Brockville, Niagara River, Lake Simcoe, and Kirkfield |
Best Dive(s): Keystorm in Brockville
and certifying dives for my daughter, Sarah
Worst Dive: Yet to have a worst dive
Other Interests: Skiing and motorcycles
Little Known Fact About Me: I like to sing every now
and then, and I love to cook
Personal Goal(s): To buy a bed and breakfast dive resort
down in the islands, play guitar, cook for my guests and dive
my butt off.
Personal Motto: You have to have extremes to have a
middle.
Inspirational words: Welcome to scuba diving, you are
no longer on top of the food chain
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Lorraine Irvine
Age: 32 (does this really matter???)
Occupation: Nicole's Mom, sales - data/telecom
Current Certification Level: OWSI, EFR Instructor
Best Scuba Course Ever Taken & Why: Rescue, It really
changed my perspective.. It increased my confidence which
allowed me to become more relaxed and really enjoy the sport
of diving.
Favorite Course(s) To Teach & Why: Well Open Water
of course! The joy of seeing new divers advance so quickly
and their excitement once they've completed the course.
| Dive Experience: |
| Salt Water
- 25 or so in BC, Jamaica, Mexico |
| Fresh Water
- about 150 in Tobermory, Brockville, Muskoka, Simcoe |
Best Dive(s): Diving in BC.
The drift dives in kelp forests were amazing.
Worst Dive: Well, let's just say it was my best learning
opportunity! Diving in low vis at night doing skills (right
Joel, Kevin, Cindy and Ron)
Other Interests: Dancing, Skiing, scrap booking, travel
and of course shopping!!!
Little Known Fact About Me: I love to dance!!!
Personal Goal(s): TBD
Personal Motto: Why stop growing, there's always something
to learn.
Inspirational words: You can do this!
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